It is especially applied to those who served for an entire career, usually of 20 years or more, but may be applied for someone who has only served one tour of duty. A common misconception is that one had to have either been in combat and/or has retired from active duty to be called a military veteran.
Claim: Stephanie Courtney, the actress who plays the character of Flo in commercials for Progressive Insurance, is dead.
Flo From Progressive Photo: The Actress In Real Life. 150. When I think of iconic TV commercial characters, three come to mind: The GEICO Gecko, the Orbit Gum Girl and Flo from Progressive. Flo in particular is cool because unlike the ever-in-pink T-Mobile girl or always-beaming Orbit girl, she doesn't seem to be there just for decoration.