Did you also receive a 'Thank you' from the VA for Armed Forces Day? Do you miss being in Armed Forces Day parades?

2016-05-21T13:21:20-04:00

Response by SSG Leo Bell made May 21 at 2016 1:22 PM

2016-05-21T13:22:36-04:00

Yes I did receive one.

Response by SSgt Trevor Smith made May 21 at 2016 1:25 PM

2016-05-21T13:25:01-04:00

Yeah I did also. Somewhat random and unexpected.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made May 21 at 2016 1:25 PM

2016-05-21T13:25:54-04:00

No I didn't. I received one from my brother-in-arms here on RP, a lot more appreciated.

Response by LTC Trent Klug made May 21 at 2016 1:33 PM

2016-05-21T13:33:57-04:00

No, I didn't and, while the VA may have all sorts of good intentions with this, I would rather they concentrate on delivering good Healthcare end other services to veterans who need them

Response by 1SG Cameron M. Wesson made May 21 at 2016 1:49 PM

2016-05-21T13:49:11-04:00

CSM Charles Hayden No i didnt... but dont realy expect anything. Just wish tbey could get of tbe stick and focus on more objective focused effort.... like caring for the Vets that really need it... and i absolutely do not miss stand and marching in a parade... thats suppose to be day for the armed services...

Response by CPT Joseph K Murdock made May 21 at 2016 2:21 PM

2016-05-21T14:21:27-04:00

I would be surprised that the VA is capable of sending letters to all the Veterans. I don't like walking in parades but I like seeing them.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made May 21 at 2016 2:58 PM

2016-05-21T14:58:30-04:00

Yes I did CSM Charles Hayden. To be honest I was somewhat surprised that as a veteran I was receiving an Armed Forces Day thank you from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
I receive emails from them since I am a disabled veteran.
The only ones that received this email would be those veterans recognized by the VA which received honorable or general discharges.

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2016 3:53 PM

2016-05-21T15:53:51-04:00

Yes I saw it, nice, it was in my spam folder unfortunately

Response by CPT Joseph K Murdock made May 21 at 2016 4:05 PM

2016-05-21T16:05:13-04:00

As a veteran I don't feel the powerful emotional ties to history, country, and society. I feel like I did my job then just retired. Nothing more, nothing less.

Response by Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen made May 21 at 2016 5:21 PM

2016-05-21T17:21:02-04:00

I'm retired so I guess that doesn't count. I've never received ANYTHING from the VA.

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made May 21 at 2016 10:54 PM

2016-05-21T22:54:51-04:00

CSM Charles Hayden I did not receive any messages for the VA Chuck. If I did I would have pretty much deleted it. Anything from the Admin side is full of bullshit. They need to do more work on the medical side and quit wasting resources and time such as this. IMO anyway.

Response by SGT Paul Mackay made May 22 at 2016 6:42 PM

2016-05-22T18:42:34-04:00

Response by SGT Damaso V Santana made May 31 at 2016 1:24 PM

2016-05-31T13:24:02-04:00

Never did but they send me co payment requests, for that they have my address.