honorable discharge

Meanings

• noun

  A military discharge given to a service member who has completed their service honorably.

  - "John received an honorable discharge from the Army after serving for 20 years."
  - "The veteran was proud of his honorable discharge."

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Variants

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honorable mention , honorable mentions

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Etymology

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An honorable discharge is a military term that originated from the need to differentiate between those who had served honorably and those who had been dishonorably discharged. It is a recognition of a service member's dedication and commitment to their country.

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Trivia

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1. An honorable discharge is not the same as a retirement from military service.

2. The first honorable discharges were given to Continental Army soldiers after the American Revolution.

3. An honorable discharge is often referred to as a 'DD214' or 'DD Form 214', which is the document given to the service member upon discharge.

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Related Concepts

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1. Military discharge: The legal document issued to a service member upon completion of their military service.

2. Discharge status: The classification given to a military discharge, such as honorable, general under honorable conditions, or other than honorable.

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Culture

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The honorable discharge is a significant milestone in the life of a military service member. It signifies the end of their active duty service and the beginning of a new phase in their life. In military culture, the honorable discharge is celebrated and respected.

How to Memorize "honorable discharge"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a soldier saluting his superior officer and being handed a folded flag and a document.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'honorable discharge' with the idea of completing a task with integrity and dedication.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Honorably Discharged Means Heroes' to remember the meaning of the term.

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