Do you find support in connecting with other veterans and service members?

Lauren Marsh — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 08:19:48 -0400

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Response by PO2 Kristy Williams made Oct 18 at 2016 9:02 AM

PO2 Kristy Williams — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 09:02:13 -0400

Yes very much, that's why I love RP so much!

Response by COL Lee Flemming made Oct 18 at 2016 9:04 AM

COL Lee Flemming — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 09:04:07 -0400

Most of my friends are veterans, police officers or service members...they are my support channel and my confidants. I do have a few friends that are strictly civilians, but they are truly the exception.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 18 at 2016 9:12 AM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 09:12:42 -0400

I do. Because whether its based on learning leadership quality, everyday life questions or to finding out other means of support, it's good. Sites like RP offer that to those that need it or could extend a helping hand.

Response by SMSgt Lawrence McCarter made Oct 18 at 2016 9:35 AM

SMSgt Lawrence McCarter — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 09:35:42 -0400

The people I have the most contact with and relate well to are Military Veterans, service members and Police Officers. often they have had an education in real life that many regular civilians just don't receive. I find our common backgrounds, bring us all closer together as brothers and sisters than anything in the civilian world can.

Response by SrA Mike VanDeMark made Oct 18 at 2016 10:47 AM

SrA Mike VanDeMark — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 10:47:08 -0400

Absolutely. As vets and active duty we speak our own language, and it's nice to be able to talk to others who speak it too.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 18 at 2016 1:15 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 13:15:14 -0400

Talking to people who share a common ground with you is always nice. You don't have to explain things that are really unexplainable to the average individual. It's not their fault, they just don't understand.

Response by SN Kevin Neff made Oct 19 at 2016 2:14 AM

SN Kevin Neff — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 02:14:44 -0400

To be honest, if it wasn't for RP, I wouldn't be working on going back in.

Response by SrA Shawn Leggitt made Dec 30 at 2018 10:29 PM

SrA Shawn Leggitt — Sun, 30 Dec 2018 22:29:43 -0500

To be honest, I have been on this site for awhile and I find it hard to connect to veterans and service members. People don't tend to respond to my "Friends Requests = Connect Button". So it is difficult to agree with the statement. I am sure once connections are made it would be quite easy to find support in them. I would like to think of it as One Team one Fight.