Description

This variable indicates whether persons were engaged in active-duty military service in the armed forces of the United States between May, 1975 and August, 1980. It includes those on active duty in the United States Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard during this period, and it excludes those in the National Guard and military Reserves, unless they were called to active duty.

Universe

• United States 2005: Persons with Veteran status

Availability

• United States: 2005

Integrated variables

• None