### Question
Can you define what veteran means?


### Answer
**Veteran** is defined as the following in *29 U.S.C. § 2801*:

> an individual who served in the active military, naval, or air service, and who was discharged or released from such service under conditions other than dishonorable

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 2801*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 30-WORKFORCE INVESTMENT SYSTEMS > SUBCHAPTER I-WORKFORCE INVESTMENT DEFINITIONS**

