N.D. Cent. Code § 37-01-46

An individual who has performed service in the national guard, the armed forces reserve of the United States, or active duty armed forces of the United States, has received an honorable discharge from service, and is not otherwise included within the definition of a veteran under federal or state law is, at the completion of that individual's term of service, honored as a veteran, but is not entitled to any benefits or preferences available to veterans by reason of this section.