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Semantics... In the US at least anyone who's spent time as a soldier, in combat or not, is generally called a "Vet." The US Veterans Affairs office for example
by omgwtfbbq 5y ago
Semantics... In the US at least anyone who's spent time as a soldier, in combat or not, is generally called a "Vet." The US Veterans Affairs office for example serves all former soldiers regardless of combat experience.
- ryanlol 5y agoNot at all semantics. In the US any kind of military service implies a decent chance of being sent to war, that’s certainly not the case in Switzerland. Conscription in Europe is more akin to a summer camp, you really can’t compare it to military service in the US.