United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2025

This legislation aims to formally recognize and honor the service of individuals who participated in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II, specifically between July 1, 1943, and December 31, 1948. It amends title 38 of the United States Code to consider their service as active duty for specific purposes, acknowledging their contributions to the nation during wartime. A key provision directs the Secretary of Defense to issue honorable discharges to eligible Cadet Nurse Corps members within one year of the bill's enactment, provided their service warrants it. These individuals will be officially honored as veterans , signifying their important role in supporting the war effort through healthcare, and the Secretary of Defense may design commendations like service medals. This recognition primarily extends to eligibility for headstones, markers, and other burial benefits under chapters 23 and 24 of title 38, with the explicit exclusion of interment in Arlington National Cemetery solely based on this service. Except for these specific burial-related benefits, individuals recognized under this Act will not be entitled to other benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.