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Cpl Jeff N.
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I am not a big fan of being thanked for my service. I volunteered to serve and was compensated for my service. I agreed to the contract and fulfilled it to the best of my abilities. I was thanked once a month by Uncle Sam and the taxpayers.

It doesn't bother me that people say it as I know it has become in vogue to do so and there is a desire to be appreciative. I served in an era where being thanked for military service did not happen. That didn't bother me either. I could be in full dress uniform and people would mostly steer clear.
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SFC Joseph Tidwell
SFC Joseph Tidwell
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I agree with you completely. That's kind of the way I look at it. I also served in the time where wearing my Class As didn't mean much to people. Want to thank me for my service? Buy me a beer or a cup of coffee.
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MCPO Roger Collins
MCPO Roger Collins
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When the individual stops and ask more about my service, it is appreciated.
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SSgt Richard Kensinger
SSgt Richard Kensinger
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When the rare occasion that someone thanks me I accept in their honor and memory.
I served as an AF ER medic and did not serve in country. Over 60,000 never came home.
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Sgt Andre Batson
Sgt Andre Batson
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I don't like it much. People don't seem sincere when they say it.
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Sgt Commander, Dav Chapter #90
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My service duty in the USAF was during the Vietnam War, when anyone in the military was treated poorly, worst than dirt in some cases... That said, in my view, when anyone takes the oath of allegiance to the United States Military and to our Country, they are basically placing themselves in a position of sacrifice up to and including their very life! And during that unfavorable war in Vietnam, many never came home... in WWII, many thousands of Military soldiers, sailors, Marines, Army Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen died in the performance of their duty... And the Military, at least today, represents about 1% of the population... Again in my view, anyone who makes the decision to wear the uniform of the United States Military, deserves all the thanks that they receive... God Bless the United States of America!
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SGT Steve McFarland
SGT Steve McFarland
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Thank you for your service Sgt (Join to see)! Welcome home Brother!
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Lt Col Charlie Brown
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My answer is that "it depends" on the group, the situation, etc.
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SSgt Terry P.
SSgt Terry P.
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Lt Col Charlie Brown Very good insight,Ma'am.
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SGT Steve McFarland
SGT Steve McFarland
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Thank you for your distinguished service Lt Col Charlie Brown!
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Lt Col Charlie Brown
Lt Col Charlie Brown
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We can tell the difference between a rote comment and a real one
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