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What is the difference between active and non-active duty?

January 24, 2024

A person who is active duty is in the military full time and is not currently eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program (YRP). Non-active duty is someone who is not currently serving or no longer serving in any capacity of military service of the United States and is eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program if their Certificate of Eligibility indicates they are eligible for 100 percent of the benefit.