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VIRAQ
Served in Iraq, off the coast of Iraq, or flew missions over Iraq at any time since March 2003
- Codes
- Description
- Comparability
- Universe
- Availability
- Flags
- Questionnaire Text
- UnHarmonized Variables
Codes and Frequencies
Description
VIRAQ indicates whether respondents served in Iraq, off the coast of Iraq, or flew missions over Iraq, at any time since March of 2003.
This variable is part of the Veterans Supplement
Universe
- Veterans who served after September 2001.
- Veterans who served after September 2001 and responded to supplement questions
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2011 – 2024 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - | - | - | - |
