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Active Military
The enlisted men, women and officers who are currently serving in one of the branches of the armed forces.
Retired Military
Individuals who have had a career with one of the branches of the military and who, by reason of age, length of service, failure of promotion, or physical disability, have left active service and retired with partial pay.
Veterans
Individuals who are former members of one of the branches of the armed forces and who, by length and type of services, honourable discharge or release or degree of disability, qualify for the benefits and privileges that are provided by law for ex-servicemen and women.
The above terms and definitions are part of the Taxonomy of Human Services, used here by permission of INFO LINE of Los Angeles.
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