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by Kythas
Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:59 am
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Veteran Status for CHL
Replies: 19
Views: 3398

Re: Veteran Status for CHL

If you were discharged from the National Guard you should get a NGB-22. That is the document the Guard uses in place of a DD-214, which is used for active duty.

If you don't have one you can request one at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/evetrecs/index.html.

If you did at least 6 years in the Guard, you are eligible for some veteran's benefits like VA loans. I got this directly off the VA home loan eligibility site (http://www.homeloans.va.gov/elig2.htm)
Selected Reserves or National Guard

If you are not otherwise eligible and you have completed a total of 6 years in the Selected Reserves or National Guard (member of an active unit, attended required weekend drills and 2-week active duty for training) and

Were discharged with an honorable discharge, or
Were placed on the retired list, or
Were transferred to the Standby Reserve or an element of the Ready Reserve other than the Selected Reserve after service characterized as honorable service, or
Continue to serve in the Selected Reserves

Individuals who completed less than 6 years may be eligible if discharged for a service-connected disability.
by Kythas
Wed Jun 03, 2009 7:26 am
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Veteran Status for CHL
Replies: 19
Views: 3398

Re: Veteran Status for CHL

I believe you're considered a veteran if you have served 6 years in the Reserves/National Guard with an honorable discharge.

At least, you're eligible for VA benefits at that point such as GI Bill and VA home loans. I would think if the Federal government qualifies you as a veteran, the State government should, also.

You should have an NGB-22 showing your time served. This serves as a DD-214 for members of the National Guard.

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