Is it okay to showcase the accomplishments of our military veterans after they leave active duty?

2021-11-04T00:01:41-04:00

On television? In a reality show?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2021 12:05 AM

2021-11-04T00:05:22-04:00

PO1 Calvin Hill Sure... why wouldn't it be... if that's what "THEY" choose.

Response by MAJ Byron Oyler made Nov 4 at 2021 12:05 AM

2021-11-04T00:05:33-04:00

Why not?

Response by PO1 Calvin Hill made Nov 4 at 2021 12:10 AM

2021-11-04T00:10:35-04:00

Thanks to you all for the great feedback. I can feel the love.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Nov 4 at 2021 12:15 AM

2021-11-04T00:15:35-04:00

I see more good than bad. All of us past, present, and future are links to a rich continuum all the way back to the Continental Army. It is a hallowed continuum. Something to make people proud of for serving.

Response by LT Hefsiba Cohen made Nov 4 at 2021 4:18 AM

2021-11-04T04:18:49-04:00

So long as respectful and completely legit, why not?

Response by MSG Greg Kelly made Nov 4 at 2021 5:33 AM

2021-11-04T05:33:49-04:00

Is it not true that SEALs have a third Dog Tag with their agents information on it?

Response by MSgt Steve Sweeney made Nov 4 at 2021 6:24 AM

2021-11-04T06:24:42-04:00

Depends on what you mean by "showcase", the manner of showcasing, and the intent behind it. There is a cottage industry in peddling pseudo-patriotism to sell things. Fawning red, white, and blue "patriotism" to sell everything from Twinkies to automobiles. This is called "pandering", and I am not a fan.

Also, what do you mean my "okay"? Legally? Morally? Philosophically?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2021 2:06 PM

2021-11-04T14:06:53-04:00

What exactly do you mean with this?

Response by Cpl Vic Burk made Nov 4 at 2021 2:46 PM

2021-11-04T14:46:02-04:00

I think it is ok to go on the record that you served and what capacity but be humble and don't have superior attitude about it. We (Veterans) are just people who came to the call of our country for whatever reason and made ourselves available to do whatever job came up. We are not heroes, just ordinary folk do a job.

Response by MAJ Montgomery Granger made Nov 5 at 2021 10:08 AM

2021-11-05T10:08:37-04:00

100% Yes! Every veteran should be proud of their service if they served honorably. Think of who the most popular people are in our society. Some of them are simply famous for being famous! Wouldn't it be nice if veterans were honored regularly by society? My local high school started a tradition years ago by putting up a framed photograph and blurb on every single graduate who joined the military, and special honors for those who fell in conflict. Wall(s) of Honor. All gave some and some gave all.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Nov 5 at 2021 12:31 PM

2021-11-05T12:31:02-04:00

If they have accomplishments worth mentioning, and they don't mind, then sure, why not?

Response by SSgt Daniel d'Errico made Jan 9 at 2022 2:26 PM

2022-01-09T14:26:03-05:00

Accomplish m ends in the service are like a resume' for civilian jobs. Aside from the military aspect, there is your leadership and job qualifications to be viewed in civilian life. Just saying "I was an infantryman or truck driver, you have a chance to show your advancements and skills.

Response by SFC Casey O'Mally made Jan 10 at 2022 12:15 PM

2022-01-10T12:15:49-05:00

My service and career are mine. Not yours, not some TV exec's, not the public's. I did it FOR the public, but they don't own it.

So anything shared should be only after it has been vetted and approved by me. Especially with folks who have done some of the more *ahem* shadowy missions.

Now, there are a couple exceptions. First, in a memorial (or similar) service, the approval should come from NOK.

Second, if I have committed nefarious acts, military training or experience relevant to the acts may also be released at the approval of the appropriate service PAO. (For instance, if I were the DC sniper and I had been through sniper school, AND the Army PAO authorized disclosure, then yes, news media should be allowed to run the story. But my assignments as an interrogator simply are not relevant.)

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 10 at 2022 12:27 PM

2022-01-10T12:27:15-05:00

I don’t see why not.