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re: Question for OT military veterans
Posted on 7/11/21 at 6:46 pm to SaintlyTiger88
Posted on 7/11/21 at 6:46 pm to SaintlyTiger88
I always thank a vet wearing a WW2 or Vietnam hat with a thank you and ask them if I can shake their hand. Occasionally will pay for their meal especially if they're eating alone. Ive never had one turn down the hand shake. I am a vet myself and I certainly don't want any special attention but am thanked when I show my I.D for discounts at places like Home Depot and 5 minute oil change. BTW my veteran brothers, 5 minute oil change gives a 25% discount!
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Posted on 7/11/21 at 6:46 pm to SaintlyTiger88
I appreciate it more in political climate now because it usually comes from someone that supports the US we fought for 
This post was edited on 7/11/21 at 6:48 pm
Posted on 7/11/21 at 6:47 pm to SaintlyTiger88
Gfy
Posted on 7/11/21 at 6:52 pm to SaintlyTiger88
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For those of you who have served our country in the armed forces, I have a question. Do you like being thanked for your service or would you rather not be thanked?
I used to think that all veterans appreciated being recognized and thanked, but I have heard and read recently that there are some who would rather not be thanked. When I see someone who has served, I now hesitate because I’m not sure if that person will appreciate being approached by a stranger and told thanks.
How do you feel about this?
I know people mean well but it can be uncomfortable. I joined at 19 and the Army has given me a path to upward mobility, incredible relationships, trips all over the world, and I retire in three years. I've done four combat deployments but overall I feel like the Army has given more to me than I've given to it. I went home a couple years ago all my friends live in the same town and just exist. F that noise.
I don't wear anything Army outside of work or use my military ID though so rarely get thanked which is fine with me.
This post was edited on 7/11/21 at 6:55 pm
Posted on 7/11/21 at 6:53 pm to SaintlyTiger88
USN 71-75
As others have said, it is appreciated but not expected. I am by no means irritated by it and simply reply "thanks"
It is way better than the comments and looks received shortly after discharge.
As others have said, it is appreciated but not expected. I am by no means irritated by it and simply reply "thanks"
It is way better than the comments and looks received shortly after discharge.
Posted on 7/11/21 at 6:58 pm to BallsEleven
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Someone asked our TI in basic training what their response is when people hit them with the TYFYS since they didn’t want to respond to someone’s thank you with another thank you.
TI?
Hmm. Was this before or after the ice cream break?
Posted on 7/11/21 at 7:31 pm to SaintlyTiger88
“I'd rather you just say 'thank you' and go on your way”
The non-veteran has no idea of the missions, training, sacrifice that I’ve gone through. My dad knew, but he’s deceased…
Posted on 7/11/21 at 7:35 pm to SaintlyTiger88
I appreciate when it’s acknowledged, but it’s not needed and I never go looking for it. It’s also ok if it’s never told to me again. No biggie either way.
Posted on 7/11/21 at 7:36 pm to Shanegolang
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vet wearing a WW2...hat
A couple of times I’ve encountered a WWII vet, I’ve asked if my son could shake their hand and they always were delightful about it. They are becoming to far and few between, and I’d like my son to one day be able to tell his grandson that he met men from the greatest generation. My grandfather and five great-uncles were WWII vets, and I was fortunate to have known all of them but they were all deceased before my son was born. When I was about eight years old, I shook hands with a veteran of World War I. Didn’t make much sense to me then exactly who the man was, but today I’m glad I did meet a veteran of “the war to end all wars.”
This post was edited on 7/11/21 at 7:37 pm
Posted on 7/11/21 at 7:37 pm to SaintlyTiger88
On the opposite end of the spectrum, our hospital gift shop sells "front line warrior" shirts. There's a large, tattered American flag across the front. It it so horribly cringy and people actually wear them.
Posted on 7/11/21 at 7:45 pm to 777Tiger
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Remfs are usually the biggest chest thumpers
Hey, somebody has to set up the SEAL's volleyball net.
Posted on 7/11/21 at 7:49 pm to SaintlyTiger88
Always appreciated, sometimes uncomfortable to be honest
Posted on 7/11/21 at 7:49 pm to SaintlyTiger88
Nobody would be mad at you for thanking them for their service. It is weird though, I always just say “my pleasure”
Posted on 7/11/21 at 7:56 pm to Theboot32
Talk is cheap. Where are they when it's time to step up their own selves, or at least advocating for veteran' services and keeping us out of unnecessary wars.
Posted on 7/11/21 at 8:08 pm to SaintlyTiger88
It’s appreciated, but unnecessary. I joined for me and I got way more out of it than my country did. I made life long friends that I still talk with from time to time and I got to see a huge chunk of this world.
Posted on 7/11/21 at 8:46 pm to chew4219
So let me ask an offshoot of this question. Does it matter if they are the same age vs being older? I use the same decision making as I do when referring to someone from my generation vs someone a generation older. They are disappearing faster by the day but it's especially true for WWII/Korean vets. Vietnam vets generally don't make themselves shown (I wouldn't either if I had been treated like shite by my country like they were.) And the ME wars have been fought by Gen X and younger.
For those who appreciate it, TYFYS
For those who appreciate it, TYFYS
Posted on 7/11/21 at 9:00 pm to MSUDawg98
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So let me ask an offshoot of this question. Does it matter if they are the same age vs being older? I use the same decision making as I do when referring to someone from my generation vs someone a generation older. They are disappearing faster by the day but it's especially true for WWII/Korean vets. Vietnam vets generally don't make themselves shown (I wouldn't either if I had been treated like shite by my country like they were.) And the ME wars have been fought by Gen X and younger.
For those who appreciate it, TYFYS
I’m always humbled by Vets who served in previous wars/conflicts. I have such reverence for the men who have faced much tougher battles than I’ve gone through. So for me personally when I have a conversation with them I always say I respect what they’ve gone through because it was much worse than what I’ve dealt with. IMO
Posted on 7/11/21 at 9:07 pm to SaintlyTiger88
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“ thank you for your support”
Polite and succinct.
Posted on 7/11/21 at 9:12 pm to chew4219
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It’s appreciated, but unnecessary.
This. Whenever someone thanks me for serving, I don't really know how to respond other than thanking them back. I appreciate the sentiment whenever it is said though.
Posted on 7/11/21 at 9:26 pm to chew4219
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I have such reverence for the men who have faced much tougher battles than I’ve gone through.
If somebody is trying to kill you it's a tough fight. You don't have to downplay it.
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