Have you ever been called something demeaning by a co-worker regarding your service?

I was called out in a meeting by my "supervisor" (I use the term loosely because he was a complete dickhead) and he told those present that it's a good thing I was deploying at this time (2005) so the company could save money by not having to pay my salary. I just sat there in utter disbelief at what I just heard, trying to come up with a snappy comeback. My eventual response was, "There are some people who defend the flag and some people who wipe their ass with it. I know where I stand. Apparently I now know where you stand!!"

"Oh, you misunderstood what I meant" was his response as he tried to backpedal for the next 5 minutes.

I was told I shouldn't be paid as much as I was because I already had retired pay from the military. They included my boss who was a retired Army major.

At the time I was a gray area retired Reserve who was waiting to age 60 to draw pay and medical benefits.

I will refrain from repeating my comments to her.

Was told that my military service not worth anything because all I did for 9 years was suck sergeant's. My response, let the fight begin. Fortunately this comment was made at a party and not at work or someplace public. I lost a tooth, broke 3 fingers, and wound up with a black eye. His damage was somewhat worse than mine. Never make a comment about the military service that you won't be able to defend after it is made.

Was I right or wrong doesn't/didn't matter to me. I stand up for my service, my brothers and sisters in arms no matter which service they are in.