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

Agreed it always seems awkward when you hear that; however, I used to say "It was my honor - Thank you." Recently have started answering their thank you differently - I now say "You are welcome, you were worth it." I over heard that from another vet, when a person was thanking him for his service. The person's response was "excuse me?" to which the vet replied - "I served because I love my country and all those within nor do I regret my service or all the time that I had to dedicate to complete my time. Which means it was all worth it and in turn means you were worth it." After thinking about it, I was taken with what he said and thought wow I that was really heart felt, I like that sentiment so now that is what I say. So to the unknow vet - thank you sir!

Tell them the best way to thank me is to live a life worthy of the sacrifice our Troops made for them

I mostly say, "Someone has to be þe warrior." I get odd looks sometimes because many people just say it out of habit or þeir boss told þem to.

"Thank you. It was my pleasure," is one I use occasionally.

All I say is Thank You For Your Support.

I was at Walmart, I wear a disabled army veteran hat. An employee, a young man saluted me and thanked me for my service. I simply said you are welcome. sometimes I say it was an honor. these are my two responses. KISS...keep it simple stupid. If someone wants to know more, I'll tell them I served on active duty for over 21 years and was overseas 5 times and I miss being in the army, they were my other family and I miss them dearly. But keep it simple stupid or you might be misinterpreted. Never say anything about loss of life in a war zone. They can't relate.

Yes i do. "My Honor" is my reply.

I say, thank you (or thank you very much) for your support. Then, I try and stay alert for any indication the person wants to engage further. I'm happy to listen to stories of service and sacrifice from folks who value and appreciate sharing those moments. Usually, when someone thanks me for my service, they know how much they want to share and I try and match their desire to share.

i JUST SAY THANK YOU!

I always say, " your very welcome and I'd do it again in a heartbeat!