I am always at a loss for words whenever someone thanks me for my service. What is your go-to response?

2018-08-21T15:29:08-04:00

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 21 at 2018 3:52 PM

2018-08-21T15:52:17-04:00

I say thank you and go about my business.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 21 at 2018 3:55 PM

2018-08-21T15:55:39-04:00

SrA John Monette I will respond with "it was an honor to serve", or "You are welcome", or "Thank you". It is sometimes awkward, but I would rather have them thank me for my service than the responses that I received years ago.

Response by SPC James Neidig made Aug 21 at 2018 4:36 PM

2018-08-21T16:36:31-04:00

I was just doing my job

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Aug 21 at 2018 4:57 PM

2018-08-21T16:57:05-04:00

"Thank you for your support", "No prob", or my favorite "it's just a job".

Response by CPL William Carr made Aug 21 at 2018 4:58 PM

2018-08-21T16:58:48-04:00

I always say they have done more for me than I did for them

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Aug 21 at 2018 5:26 PM

2018-08-21T17:26:30-04:00

You're welcome! Same response I was taught in Kindergarten.

Response by CWO3 Bryan Luciani made Aug 21 at 2018 7:20 PM

2018-08-21T19:20:32-04:00

"It was my honor and pleasure. I'd go back in a heartbeat if I wasn't old and broken."

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Aug 21 at 2018 8:22 PM

2018-08-21T20:22:54-04:00

SrA John Monette - How about, "Thank you for being a good citizen."

Response by SSgt Matthew Johnson made Aug 21 at 2018 8:38 PM

2018-08-21T20:38:33-04:00

I just say "Thanks, I appreciated the opportunity to serve"

Response by COL John McClellan made Aug 21 at 2018 9:18 PM

2018-08-21T21:18:43-04:00

Thank you, I was honored to serve, or, it was an honor to serve.

Response by SMSgt Lawrence McCarter made Aug 22 at 2018 1:02 AM

2018-08-22T01:02:40-04:00

I say, " Thank You for Thanking Me ! "

Response by SrA Alvin Cook made Aug 22 at 2018 4:37 AM

2018-08-22T04:37:51-04:00

My response is Thank you it was an honor to serve

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 22 at 2018 11:06 AM

2018-08-22T11:06:18-04:00

Proud to serve, thank you for your support.
I also make a point to thank WWII, Korea, and Vietnam vets for their service.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 22 at 2018 11:46 AM

2018-08-22T11:46:22-04:00

I usually just go with “Thank you for your support”

Response by Sgt John Steinmeier made Aug 22 at 2018 12:34 PM

2018-08-22T12:34:32-04:00

Depending upon the persons age, I thank them for funding my 3 year European vacation.

Response by SrA Derrek Cherry made Aug 22 at 2018 12:43 PM

2018-08-22T12:43:08-04:00

I usually say "thank you" or "your welcome", it's harder when they say "let me pay for that". That is when I'm at a loss for words. One of my most surprising moments was when a Vietnam Veteran walked up to me after seeing my OIF shirt and hugged me and said "welcome home!" So I responded "same to you"

Response by SPC William Szkromiuk made Aug 25 at 2018 1:27 PM

2018-08-25T13:27:52-04:00

Thank You. I appreciate it. And your are welcome from all that served and are serving

Response by SN Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 25 at 2018 2:33 PM

2018-08-25T14:33:15-04:00

I just say, “I am honored to be able to serve. It is people like you who inspired me to do so.”