Posted on Nov 12, 2023
How do you respond when someone says "Thank you for your service"?
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I've never asked this question, and I've never seen anyone else ask it, but I'm curious. What do you say when someone thanks you for your service?
My Military ID is right next to my driver's license and debit card in my wallet, so it's visible if I have to show my driver's license for something or if I'm taking my debit card out to use. Very often, someone who sees it will ask what branch I was in. Then they will thank me for my service. My usual answer is "Thank you for your support." But I'm curious about how others respond to that.
My Military ID is right next to my driver's license and debit card in my wallet, so it's visible if I have to show my driver's license for something or if I'm taking my debit card out to use. Very often, someone who sees it will ask what branch I was in. Then they will thank me for my service. My usual answer is "Thank you for your support." But I'm curious about how others respond to that.
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your welcome and they didn't say that when I came back from Vietnam, Semper Fi
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I usually respond simply with "Thanks". That being said, if it looks as if it could turn into a conversation of value, I like the idea of following it up with "it was an honor" or "it was my privilege to serve" (even though it may not have seemed like much of a pleasure at the time.) That last part I usually keep to myself, unless it's another vet!
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
Perfectly Stated, But Probably For Different Reasons.
I Enjoyed My 4 Years, And Received a Top Notch Education Through
The United States Armed Services Institute & A Few Courses Through Colleges.
While 1,000's Of Others Were In Vietnam Doing Combat In The Jungles & The Ditches.
And, To This Day, I Remain With A Guilty Conscience, Because The Fact IS:
~ "I Didn't Do Sh*t" For My Pay & All Of Them Were FAR Underpaid While Risking Their Lives 24/7."~
I Enjoyed My 4 Years, And Received a Top Notch Education Through
The United States Armed Services Institute & A Few Courses Through Colleges.
While 1,000's Of Others Were In Vietnam Doing Combat In The Jungles & The Ditches.
And, To This Day, I Remain With A Guilty Conscience, Because The Fact IS:
~ "I Didn't Do Sh*t" For My Pay & All Of Them Were FAR Underpaid While Risking Their Lives 24/7."~
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Standard response: Thank you... And, Thank you for your continued support of our military.
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I feel grateful that I had the chance to serve and I value the time I spent in uniform so I usually answer: "Thank you for the opportunity."
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I agree with MSgt Rivenbark. I feel humbled and all I can say is "Thank you for your support".
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