Monthly CPS data are not currently being released amidst the U.S. federal government shut down. Once the September 2025 monthly data are available, we will process and release them as quickly as possible via IPUMS.
- Codes
- Description
- Comparability
- Universe
- Availability
- Flags
- Questionnaire Text
- UnHarmonized Variables
Codes and Frequencies
Description
VWHEN indicates in which time period a respondent served in the armed forces.
This variable is part of the Veterans Supplement
Universe
- Veterans who have ever served on active duty in the U.S armed forces.
- Veterans
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - | - | - | - |
| 2007 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - | - | - | - |
| 2009 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - | - | - | - |
| 2010 | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2011 – 2024 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - | - | - | - |
