Veterans' Preference

"Veteran" means a person who served in the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty, for reasons other than training, and was discharged under other than dishonorable conditions. "Eligible Veteran" means:

• A veteran who served during a period of war; or
• The spouse of a disabled veteran; or
• The surviving spouse or dependent of a veteran who died on active duty during a period of war either directly or indirectly as a result of such service; or
• A veteran who suffered a disabling injury for service-related reasons during peacetime; or
• The spouse of a veteran who suffered a disabling injury for service-related reasons during peacetime; or
• The surviving spouse or dependent of a person who died for service-related reasons during peacetime.

• December 7, 1941 -- May 15, 1975
• June 6, 1983 -- December 1, 1987
• December 20, 1989 -- January 31, 1990
• August 2, 1990 -- The date approved by Congress or the President as the ending date for hostilities for the War on Terrorism
• Or, any other campaign, expedition or engagement for which a campaign badge or medal is authorized by the United States Department of Defense.

Source: North Carolina Office of State Personnel, July 27, 2007