1. An individual who has completed service in the armed forces of the United States, including a reserve component or National Guard, has completed their initial contractual military service obligation, and their last discharge or release was under conditions other than “dishonorable”;
2. An individual in the armed forces of the United States, including a reserve component or National Guard, who has served during a period of war or armed conflict (as determined by the United States Department of Defense), has completed a tour of active duty for purposes other than training, was released from that period of active duty under conditions other than “dishonorable” and continues to serve in a reserve component or National Guard;
3. An individual in a reserve component or National Guard, who has completed an initial contractual military service obligation and continues to serve; or
4. An active duty member of the armed forces of the United States who is completing a tour of active duty that is three (3) years or more and is within ninety (90) days of an approved discharge or release, as evidenced by documentation of the projected discharge or release from active duty under conditions other than “dishonorable.”

The hiring preference afforded to Veterans under the Veterans’ Preference Act is also extended to Surviving Spouses of a deceased Veteran and Spouses of a Disabled Veteran. The deceased or disabled service member must meet the definition of “Veteran,” as provided in the Veterans’ Preference Act, 51 Pa.C.S § 7101.1-7111. A disability must be classified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration as a permanent total disability.