Martinez Looks to Reward Guard and Reserve Service

Susana Martinez

NewsNM - Governor Susana Martinez announced her support today for legislation which would expand the definition of a veteran under state law in order to include more members of the National Guard and Reserve units. Martinez is calling for a change in definition to allow any Guard or Reserve member to be fully “veteran-eligible” after completing six years of Guard or Reserve status — the typical length of service one commits when initially signing up.  

Since 2001, many National Guard and Reserve members have been federally activated for periods up to one year, often numerous times. When they do so they place themselves in harm’s way in order to ensure the health and safety of New Mexicans and all Americans.

Martinez Looks to Reward Guard and Reserve Service