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re: Spin off for those that have served in the military
Posted on 5/20/26 at 4:34 am to travelgamer
Posted on 5/20/26 at 4:34 am to travelgamer
Thank you for your support.
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Posted on 5/20/26 at 4:59 am to forkedintheroad
Anything else would be even more uncomfortable
Posted on 5/20/26 at 5:15 am to travelgamer
Same way i respond to anyone that tried to talk to me in public.
"Yep" and i walk away.
"Yep" and i walk away.
Posted on 5/20/26 at 5:53 am to Gusoline
I just nod and say, "It was an honor to serve"
Posted on 5/20/26 at 5:59 am to travelgamer
I typically just respond "Thank you"
The correct response is "Thank you for your Support" but frick all that.
The correct response is "Thank you for your Support" but frick all that.
Posted on 5/20/26 at 6:07 am to travelgamer
I tell people “Thanks, you were worth it”.
Posted on 5/20/26 at 6:10 am to travelgamer
I turn, look them in the eye- - let a small pause in the exchange take place- - and with a quivering bottom lip I softly say as I hold back tears - - “I did it for you.”
Posted on 5/20/26 at 6:19 am to travelgamer
Fortunately I was smart enough to get in the AF, so was never in the military. Did over 30 years, loved all of it. Getting a nice fat check and Tricare is all the thanks I need.
I don't feel comfortable getting thanks, that should be received for those who actually faced hardships like soldiers and marines.
Some navy jokes for good measure:
"Why does the Navy only issue powdered soap? Because it takes longer to pick up!"
"In the Navy, they say 'seamen' in every port, and they don't mean the kind with a flashlight."
"What's the difference between a gay cruise and a Navy deployment? The gay cruise has better food."
"As they say in the navy, you're not a man until you've need with a man"
"Why do Navy submariners go down for months at a time? Because they can't wait to see 100 guys go down and 50 couples come back."
I don't feel comfortable getting thanks, that should be received for those who actually faced hardships like soldiers and marines.
Some navy jokes for good measure:
"Why does the Navy only issue powdered soap? Because it takes longer to pick up!"
"In the Navy, they say 'seamen' in every port, and they don't mean the kind with a flashlight."
"What's the difference between a gay cruise and a Navy deployment? The gay cruise has better food."
"As they say in the navy, you're not a man until you've need with a man"
"Why do Navy submariners go down for months at a time? Because they can't wait to see 100 guys go down and 50 couples come back."
Posted on 5/20/26 at 6:42 am to greenbean
I tell them I did it all for the love of the game
Posted on 5/20/26 at 7:02 am to travelgamer
Always you are welcome. I'm not that comfortable with it as I was doing my duty.
Posted on 5/20/26 at 8:02 am to travelgamer
I just say "Appreciate it" and move on. If they want to have a conversation or ask any questions, I'll be happy to talk.
Posted on 5/20/26 at 8:06 am to travelgamer
it was my pleasure, and i'd do it again. no need to thank me, but its appreciated.
Posted on 5/20/26 at 8:21 am to caliegeaux
One of the smartest things I did in my life, and one of the dumbest was to get out. I was just lost and thought the military might straighten me out. It did but took marriage and kids to push me to the see the light. Would do it again in a heartbeat. Got paid to travel the world.
Posted on 5/20/26 at 8:24 am to travelgamer
Typically, I just smile and nod.
Posted on 5/20/26 at 8:27 am to travelgamer
quote:
How do you respond to those that thank you for your service?
Thank you
You are welcome
The ones that don't respect the cover outdoors can eat a dick.
well i didnt do anything while in so i usually say
"I appreciate that, but I didnt go anywhere or do anything while in service"
I also dont claim to be a veteran either. I kind of just put it behind me and understand it is part of what made me who I am today but I dont look at it as I need to be thanked or I did anything special.
Posted on 5/20/26 at 9:48 am to travelgamer
Just say, "Thank you" back.
Posted on 5/20/26 at 10:04 am to travelgamer
both my father ad father in law were both retired Navy - my dad was a radioman stationed in Morocco during Vietnam, and my FIL was stationed on a sub out of pearl.
as my dad got older, he wire his Vet hat and was very gracious when thanked for his service.
my FIL never talked about his service, and never went out of his way to advertise he was a vet.
as my dad got older, he wire his Vet hat and was very gracious when thanked for his service.
my FIL never talked about his service, and never went out of his way to advertise he was a vet.
Posted on 5/20/26 at 10:05 am to travelgamer
Thanks.
I then, go about my day.
I then, go about my day.
Posted on 5/20/26 at 10:08 am to BayouFann
quote:
“Thanks but I was in the Navy.
Best decision I have made. Escaped the poverty in North Louisiana, Met my wife. Married almost 58 years.
Posted on 5/20/26 at 10:18 am to lsu777
quote:
well i didnt do anything while in so i usually say
"I appreciate that, but I didn't go anywhere or do anything while in service"
Everyone is so used to GWOT, they don't realize 98% of the Army did jack shite in between Desert Shield and 9/11. Blisters, STDs and other dumb shite is all I did.
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