Posted on Nov 12, 2023

How do you respond when someone says "Thank you for your service"?

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I've never asked this question, and I've never seen anyone else ask it, but I'm curious. What do you say when someone thanks you for your service?
My Military ID is right next to my driver's license and debit card in my wallet, so it's visible if I have to show my driver's license for something or if I'm taking my debit card out to use. Very often, someone who sees it will ask what branch I was in. Then they will thank me for my service. My usual answer is "Thank you for your support." But I'm curious about how others respond to that.

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LTC Kevin B.

Posted 6 mo ago

"Thank you. It was an honor to serve."

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SGT Thomas Seward

2 mo

That’s been my answer for over 20 years.

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Cpl David Miller

1 mo

Same same.

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SPC Ben Walker

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If You are a Vietnam Vet; Then that praise " is too little and too late ". It should be ' WELCOME HOME" which we never were !!!!!!!

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TSgt Daniel Newman

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SPC Ben Walker - Well Mr. Walker its because of you I enlisted. I was born after nam but remember it from others in my family and learning more about growing up. Convincing me to be a better person and try to follow in your foot steps. All I can say to you. "Is Thank You." But for this guy your scarifice changed my life.

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