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4. I've always understood the word veteran to include those who are still in uniform.

Wed Nov 13, 2013, 01:35 AM

Nov 2013

Of course I'm basing my knowledge on some jokes I saw on MASH back in the 70s.

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Free Food Flop at Chick-Fil-A during Veteran's Day [View all] JI7 Nov 2013 OP

People who are IN the military are also veterans. MADem Nov 2013 #2

Apparently, it is not so cut and dry 1000words Nov 2013 #3

Thank you for your service! Cracklin Charlie Nov 2013 #7

Happy to oblige! MADem Nov 2013 #9

The store owner had a "Veterans Eat Free" promotion. 1000words Nov 2013 #8

He shouldn't have been a poop about it, but ah, well... MADem Nov 2013 #10

I went to Applebees on Veteran's Day two years ago... Cracklin Charlie Nov 2013 #6