Do you now have a lot of self-respect as a result of having served in the U.S. military? Do others respect you?

SPC Margaret Higgins — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 15:49:58 -0400

Response by Sgt David G Duchesneau made Sep 27 at 2015 4:24 PM

Sgt David G Duchesneau — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 16:24:40 -0400

I have always had a lot of self-respect and pride in Serving in Vietnam as a Combat Vet and finally, after so many years, others finally respect all of us who served in that God forsaken War! It took over 40 years before anyone ever thanked me for my Service or ever said "Welcome Home!"

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Sep 27 at 2015 4:46 PM

Capt Seid Waddell — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 16:46:38 -0400

I respect myself, and others can follow suit as they wish.

Response by SFC Everett Oliver made Sep 27 at 2015 8:41 PM

SFC Everett Oliver — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 20:41:48 -0400

I live in a small village (moved here 14 years ago) I have been the Commander of the American Legion Post here for the past 5 years. Because of that everyone in the village seems to know me. And the respect I get seems like more than I ever had before............

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Sep 28 at 2015 1:02 AM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 01:02:12 -0400

21 Years in Naval Intelligence. I give a damn what other people think of me and what I did. I'm quite proud of what I did for the Most Part.

Response by LTC Jason Strickland made Sep 28 at 2015 7:55 AM

LTC Jason Strickland — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 07:55:17 -0400

I, like so many others, am very proud of my service in the military. Whether someone serves just four years (like my oldest brother) or "goes the distance" and is in for 20+, we should all be proud that we made the sacrifice for our nation.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Oct 16 at 2015 3:52 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 15:52:56 -0400

I tell folks I have done things you could not imagine.

Response by MCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 16 at 2015 10:59 PM

MCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 22:59:32 -0400

When I was younger, I had little self-respect. As I aged, I grew to respect myself - and I found that others followed suit. When I look at others, I see the same.