To all the service men and women, thank you so much for making the choice to fight for our country. You guys and gals have no idea how much I respect/appreciate each and every one of you.
Thanks and stay safe. :beer:
Thanks and stay safe. :beer:
Thank you!!!!
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Thank you, but we're thanked by the federal government with your tax dollars on the 1st and 15th of every month 
People as me why I serve, is it for that warm fuzzy feeling I get every time I see Old Glory flying above me, or the people that stop to say thank you when I am in uniform? Or is it that tiny check the federal government gives me twice a month?
Its the tiny check....
j/k
Its the tiny check....
j/k
Thank you, but we're thanked by the federal government with your tax dollars on the 1st and 15th of every month
:beer:
Money is great but a little recognition goes along way.
Every time I'm in an airport I'll see tons of men/women in uniform. I'll walk by and tell them thanks and I think I creep alot of them out. lol I get some pretty strange looks.
I can't speak for everyone but I get a bit choked up when people stop me and say thank you.
Same here. Kinda makes me feel weird.
Thank you!
Thank you!
Thank you!
haha I didn't stop you guys randomly in the street atleast!
:rockon:
Getting stopped and thanked is a bit awkward, but I know everyone that does means well. Its cool to be appreciated and know that people these days generally respect the military. Unlike the Nam vets when they returned home. I always thank those guys, especially when I'm in uniform.
Funny that this conversation trailed off into this... I appreciate the thanks, because yes I do sacrifice certain liberties that others take for granted, as do all members of the service turning a gear in the great American War Machine... However... what am I supposed to say?
I always get caught off guard, and I never want to say you're welcome and come off as some arrogant bastard who thinks a thanks is owed. I just kinda smile and nod... I just don't know what the proper response to this is.
I always get caught off guard, and I never want to say you're welcome and come off as some arrogant bastard who thinks a thanks is owed. I just kinda smile and nod... I just don't know what the proper response to this is.
My response: Its my pleasure.
Because I really do enjoy the military and what I do.
hmmm... respectful, gets the point across, acknowledges... Noted. :thumbsup:
When I was sworn it, there was a big ceremony at an air show. We got sworn in by the Thunderbirds. (I was already sworn in, this was kind of for the cameras). Anyway after they swore us in as we walked off everyone stood up and was cheering and screaming thank you. It was the most incredible feeling I ever had. Seeing those people's faces when they shook my hand hit me really hard.
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