Eligibility dates and branch of service below:
-Aug 2, 1990 - cessation of hostilities as determined by U.S. Government
-Dec 20, 1989 - Jan 31, 1990
-Aug 24, 1982 - July 31, 1984
-Feb 28, 1961 - May 7, 1975
-June 25, 1950 - Jan 31, 1955
-Dec 7, 1941 - Dec 31, 1946
-April 6, 1917 - Nov 11, 1918
-U.S. Army
-U.S. Navy
-U.S. Air Force
-U.S. Marines
-U.S. Coast Guard
-Merchant Marines 12/7/41 - 8/15/45 (only eligibility)