Wartime Eras

The following wartime eras are recognized by Veterans Affairs:

WarRecognized Timeframe
World War IIDecember 7th,  1941 through December 31st, 1946
Korean WarJune 27th, 1950 through January 31st, 1955
Vietnam WarAugust 5th, 1964 through May 7th, 1975
Persian Gulf War, Iraq & AfghanistanAugust 2nd, 1990 through Present Day