Posted on Sep 5, 2015
Medical retirement, should I be proud to be Retired?
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I've served the Navy for the last 13 years. I live, breathe and die Navy. My wife and I meet in the Navy.
After going through my multiple deployments of Detainee Operations. I am going through a MED/PEB. They are going to find me somewhere from 30-100% disabled. According to my PEBLO and Navy Safe Harbor representatives Medical Retirement is going to happen, because of my "Combat" injuries, their words not mine.
Should I be proud to call myself a retiree? Is it stolen Valor to wear Navy Retired hats and shirts? I work as a Veteran lobbyist, is it ok to use the title USN(ret)?
This may all sound dumb, but I'm struggling to accept any of this and I didn't join the Navy for a Medical retirement but to retire after 20 years.
Thanks for the help!
After going through my multiple deployments of Detainee Operations. I am going through a MED/PEB. They are going to find me somewhere from 30-100% disabled. According to my PEBLO and Navy Safe Harbor representatives Medical Retirement is going to happen, because of my "Combat" injuries, their words not mine.
Should I be proud to call myself a retiree? Is it stolen Valor to wear Navy Retired hats and shirts? I work as a Veteran lobbyist, is it ok to use the title USN(ret)?
This may all sound dumb, but I'm struggling to accept any of this and I didn't join the Navy for a Medical retirement but to retire after 20 years.
Thanks for the help!
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IMO. Any time a member of the armed forces retires, there are guidelines that must be met. I don't care if you served 6 months or were forced out due to your age. If you met the requirements for retirement, you can and should be proud of your military service. If you are retired military, I salute you! Thank you for a job well done, and for your sacrifice!
FYI. I am now a disabled veteran of the United States Air Force.
God bless you.
FYI. I am now a disabled veteran of the United States Air Force.
God bless you.
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None of us wanted to get a med. discharge but unfortunately as I'm sure all will agree sometimes in life "Shite happens." I was med. discharged almost 30 years ago at a 100% service connected. Never, ever have I once not been proud to call myself a Veteran! Neither should you or anybody else. I would also like to say thank you for your service and all that you have done for this country. You Sir are a true Hero and don't ever think anything different!! If you ever need someone to talk to, give me a yell.
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Hey Shipmate you did the time it is not your fault the med board declared you retired, you are retired you earned the title wear it!!
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The fact that you even asked about stolen valor tells me all I need to know about you. Welcome to USN (Ret)...Thanks for your service!
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Your a "wounded warrior!" What's not to be proud of?? You have a certified service connected injury. Your wife will now be guaranteed some of your retirement if she outlives you. You have NOTHING to be ashamed of.
HMC Johnny S. Guido, USN(ret)
HMC Johnny S. Guido, USN(ret)
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Always be proud and yes I think you should call yourself Retired. You deserve the honor and you gave all you had.
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You did what most people wouldn't have, fate, decided for you what would happen, but as long as you tried, there is no fault in it. If you get discharged honorably, then job well done! The difficult part will be accepting you medical limitations and moving on.
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Its not stolen valor to wear a Navy ball cap or T-shirt. I understand your feeling about being medical retired due to myself being medical retired myself in 2004. The only difference is that I had served for 24 yrs. But at my retirement I didn't get the letter from the president of the state governor. I was finally retired from the Navy in 2008, when they removed me off the medically retired. I was medical retired at 60%. Once when though the VA it was raised to 80% and this year became 100% disabled. Make sure you go though the DAV, before you are discharged, they can make sure, that you claim everything.
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I think I see your dilemma. Using the term "retired" has never been reserved for just those who did their 20 years. While I do occassionally put the "ret" after my name on some documents, I never wear a hat nor t-shirt that mentions it, as I believe that some non-20-year veterans did more than I did in my 20, and might see it as a divider between us. We are all proud veterans, nothing more, nothing less. As well, I've never seen anyone more impressed with a retired veteran than any other veteran. It's all in your head brother. I am always sad to see a brother leave the service that would like to stay on and serve our country. I wish you success.
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