Family only counts if they are currently members, I think, but I am not sure on that one.
Must be active/reserve or receive a pension. Former service doesn't count. MarineVietVet was a moderator here, he was a Vietnam Vet and wasn't elligible himself.
July 2013 score: EQ FICO 819, TU08 778, EX "806 lender pull 07/26/2013
Goal Score: All Scores 760+, Newest goal 800+
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Current scores after adding $81K in CLs and 2 new cars since July 2013
EQ:809 TU 777 EX 790 Now it's just garden time!
June 2017 update: All scores over 820, just pure gardening now.