"This guide was created to help civilians better understand the millions of veterans who fought to protect and uphold U.S. interests around the world. These men and women served in World War II, the Korean Conflict, Vietnam, the Gulf wars, Afghanistan, other conflicts and in peacetime. They were in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard. Some were in the Merchant Marine during World War II. Others were called to active duty from...