ANZAC day

[TheYak]

Veteran doesn't meant fought in a war.   It means served in the military.  However, I guess if you wish to be stringent about it...  I was in the service for the latter part of the croatian crap and was in when the 9/11 deal went on.  

[Soft, Gooey, Delicious.]

Yeah, but did you fight? Was someone shooting at you?I think that's what veteran really implies. Just being signed up doesn't mean shit. That's certainly the case in Australia anyway.

[AGA]

http://www.yourdictionary.com/ahd/v/v0079100.html -

"A person who has served in the armed forces: "Privilege, a token income . . . were allowed for veterans of both world wars" (Mavis Gallant)." - no mention of battle.

[Las Naranjas]

Although plenty of AGSers have done military time, including during conflict, I can only think of one who's seen active combat.