Generally, to get points for veterans preference
by starburns (2019-09-23 10:49:37)

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there's specific documentation you need to produce. I am also not positive any military service counts; I believe that at least for the federal government you need to have deployed.

I have my DD-214 and it includes an
by tf86  (2019-09-23 15:21:18)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. At least in New York, that is sufficient. I was actually able to get a partial scholarship (not much, but every bit helps) because of it.
Then putting it in your resume is less important
by starburns  (2019-09-23 15:42:59)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

for the purpose of getting whatever preference it accords. As to whether it makes your resume stand out, that's a different question -- I think it certainly can't hurt.