honorable discharge
a discharge from military service of a person who has fulfilled obligations efficiently, honorably, and faithfully.
a certificate of such a discharge.
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Though given an honorable discharge he sued and was ordered reinstated.
The road to DADT repeal — remember their names | Michael Bedwell | September 16, 2021 | Washington BladeIn 2008, when I chose to stop lying about my sexual orientation, I was kicked out of the military under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” but received an honorable discharge.
Opinion | We must not ignore LGBTQ veterans during Pride month | Anthony Woods | June 11, 2021 | Washington BladeThough female service in the army was forbidden, Sampson’s heroism earned her an honorable discharge conveyed by a General Henry Knox at West Point in 1783.
Renaming U.S. Army Bases Should Start with America’s Unrecognized Veterans | Craig Bruce Smith | May 31, 2021 | TimeAs for Harvey Milk- the message of his less than honorable discharge and naming of a ship is a powerful message- that the family wishes to keep as is.
Dignitaries tour the 60% completed USNS Harvey Milk | Staff reports | May 22, 2021 | Washington BladeAfter receiving an honorable discharge from the military, he only takes it occasionally, every few months.
Molly: The Dangerous Drug That’s Too Good to Quit | Abby Haglage | September 8, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
This can lead to an other-than-honorable discharge, a bad-conduct discharge, or a dishonorable discharge.
From PTSD to Prison: Why Veterans Become Criminals | Matthew Wolfe | July 28, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTShe received an honorable discharge as a 9/11 Wounded Warrior veteran.
Now, my honorable-discharge certificate is framed and hangs above my desk.
A Job to Kill For? Unemployed Spurn Detroit Veteran Hiring Fair | Colby Buzzell | June 25, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTBy that point, I had resigned my commission and was anxiously awaiting my honorable discharge.
Likewise, his poll taxes are cancelled and annulled for the three years next preceding if he has an honorable discharge.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia | Dorothy M. TorpeyAn honorable discharge is a preliminary requisite to admission.
General Scott | General Marcus J. WrightI was gratified to see that the newspapers all justified me in what I had done, and predicted my honorable discharge from custody.
My Life: or the Adventures of Geo. Thompson | George ThompsonWhat is a splintered forehead or a damaged leg compared to the happiness of an honorable discharge?
Golden Lads | Arthur Gleason and Helen Hayes GleasonWith much feeling counsel urged a dismissal of the complaint, and an honorable discharge of the prisoner.
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