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AFYRS

Total years active duty service in armed forces
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Description

For persons 17+ who ever served in the U.S. Armed Forces, or whose U.S. veteran status is unknown, AFYRS indicates the total years of active duty service.

Comparability

AFYRS is only available for 1978 and has no comparability issues.

Universe

  • 1978: Persons age 17+ who ever served in the U.S. armed forces or whose U.S. veteran status is unknown.

Availability

  • 1978

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