Does it bother you to hear "Thank you for your service!"?

I appreciate hearing that even though it was my choice to enlist and defend. We are a special breed and therefore hearing this from those who are truly grateful means a lot. I even thank a veteran when the chance arises.

I must admit that sometime I am annoyed by this, but for different reasons than the ones stated in the OP. I am happy that people recognize the sacrifices we all have made, but I don't feel comfortable with the "accolades" that seem to come with it.
I didn't join to get recognized. None of us did. I don't know why, it just makes me feel weird. I would much rather people support those who didn't make it, or who came back broken, both in body and spirit. That's just me.

No it doesn't bother me. And my response is always the same, Your Welcome. Most civilians are truly thankful for your service. As an OIF vet, I even thank Vietnam and any other vets I run into because I'm thankful.

It doesn't bother me at all. It its the acknowledgment alone that made me proud to serve. I had an illustrious career, got to travel across the globe, worked with fine soldiers, learned new cultures & skills, and used that experience in my civilian life. Granted I didn't achieve high ranking (Retired as CPL), though had various opportunities to advance but to chose other venues, the fact I had the opportunity to wear the uniform is praise enough. It may not come up as the primary conversation starter, but when asked, I gladly respond humbly "you are welcome" and DRIVE ON!!

My service was too long ago, never heard that directed at me much. I think with many people that say it, its kind of a catch phrase that in reality, does not come with a lot of heart felt emotion anymore, but just a natural response to hearing someone served. But like someone else said, its a lot better than what the guys went through in the 60's and early 70's for sure.

No it does not bother me. I am actually happy to hear it.

I was in the Air Force. I was in during peacetime, and not in combat, in a combat zone, and I do feel what I did back then, is nothing compared to the guys who were in combat, and fighting today what I think should have been over a long time ago, and swiftly, and decisively. I tell guys I see that are new vets, and I admit to them that I have nothing on them or what they have done, and seen.

I am not going to lie, it does make me feel a bit uncomfortable. I was never one that liked to be thanked for anything I did, especially when it was something I wanted to do, but that's just me. I think it's good that people actually take the time to appreciate our service though. Whenever someone thanks me for my service, I say "thank you" shake their hand and that's usually the end of it.

It depends. Occasionally, it feels obligatory. I always thank them bank, but the reality is that I did not serve to later be thanked.

Sometimes, when I sense they are groping for something to say or they say that and then follow up with a comment that demeans service or otherwise shows their non-support. Most of the time, I accept it at face value and thank them for the support.