Shades of green has recently opened bookings to those who were honorably discharged with a DD214 form for the months of September and January. More information is on the SOG website. Otherwise, retired, is when a military service person has done the full 20 or more years and retired with military retirement benefits. There are exceptions to the term "retired" if they have been medically retired. But, based on the information you have given, he is a veteran, but not retired, and can utilize SOG in September and January. Happy planning!Yes, I guess what I am struggling with is what does 'retired' mean. I am trying to help my sister plan a trip for her husband a surprise). He served in Afghanistan, but was not a career military man. He enlisted, served and is now a teacher. Is he considered 'retired'?
Great information!Shades of green has recently opened bookings to those who were honorably discharged with a DD214 form for the months of September and January. More information is on the SOG website. Otherwise, retired, is when a military service person has done the full 20 or more years and retired with military retirement benefits. There are exceptions to the term "retired" if they have been medically retired. But, based on the information you have given, he is a veteran, but not retired, and can utilize SOG in September and January. Happy planning!