How do you respond when someone says "Thank you for your service"?

Normally just: Thank you, I loved every minute of it.

"Thank you for thanking me" is my usual response.

A simple "Thank you." is enough.
I get it a lot. Of course, I don't know exactly why people tell me. [wink, wink]

It's been asked on here before...and I've seen it on other outlets. Depends on who you ask but when I've gotten the "thank you for your service" it's always an obligatory one. It's always forced - people think they have to say it. I'd rather just be left alone and this is why I do not wear my uniform off post if I can avoid it. I guess I've said "thanks..." but it's so awkward. Other professions do more and they don't get thanked. I'd rather someone go thank a teacher, go thank a firefighter, hell even a janitor before thanking me.

You’re very welcome. Thanks.

I say "it was my privilege to serve, no thanks necessary"
I used to stop at this little diner for breakfast when I was on my way to my ADOS job. A couple times a week someone would want to pay for my breakfast because I was in uniform. I asked the waitress to tell anyone who offered that I would accept a cup of coffee but thats all. I get it. People wanted to do something to show support, but it gets old after the first couple times. One day it happened again so I picked a guy wearing dickies with a factory logo over the pocket and bought his breakfast. The waitress was confused when I said it was because he was in uniform. She said, "but thats what he wears to work". I smiled and grabbed the front of my uniform and said this is what I wear to work.

I just say Thank you, it was a pleasure." (75 year old, Vietnam Vet.)

A simple “Thank you” works for me.

I tell them, " Please don't thank me. I was drafted."

Thanks, you are worth it.