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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I think the answer is a resounding yes, PO2 (Join to see). You may not have served 20 years, but you certainly gave more than "just" time to the Navy and the defense of our country. Kudos to you, thank you for your service. I say, wear those retired Navy clothes, the hats, the T-shirts, and the title proudly!
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I'm confused. Unless you are wearing medals that you didn't earn or claiming an affiliation to schools you never attended, how could this be Stolen Valor?
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Yes, of course, you should be proud! Its not your fault that you got hurt. Anyone who served honorably should be proud. In fact, all wounded veterans, retired or not, especially deserve honors. I assume you have (a) Purple Heart(s) Whether you are retired medically or discharged with VA comp, you have every reason to be proud of your service. However, from what you said, if they give you a retired ID you can then use the title USN (RET). Thanks for your service in the Navy and for your advocacy and support to our veterans! I salute you!
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I don't see why not!
And I'm not even a fan of the Military 'cause I was Drafted! Which means I'm not part of the current crowds filled with adulations and fascinations with all things military, and promoted by politicians and some Media going around saying the TYFYS stuff.
And I'm not even a fan of the Military 'cause I was Drafted! Which means I'm not part of the current crowds filled with adulations and fascinations with all things military, and promoted by politicians and some Media going around saying the TYFYS stuff.
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Retired is retired. You volunteered, and you put in your time. You might be retiring a bit earlier than anticipated; but if they say you're retired then you're retired no matter how you got there, so enjoy this accomplishment.
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Why should you NOT be proud? You gave your all to your country and messed yourself up in the process, There is no dishonor in that. I am 100% disabled/Retired and I feel no shame. Yes I wish I could have stayed in but Thats why they call them ACCIDENTS !!! Stand tall and be proud brother !!!!
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