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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I always say back, "Thank you, I truly appreciate your awareness of me being a veteran, thank you
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“You are most welcome”. I used to thank people for thanking me, but I was getting funny looks so now I just say you’re welcome.
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"My Pleasure," is normally my response. I volunteered, the camaraderie of my fellow service members, and all the suck we embraced together ... it was a pleasure.
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To my family and friends: You were worth it. To strangers: Thank you, it was a privilege to serve.
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When I am wearing my Viet Nam cap People often thank me for my service, I always respond that it was my honor. Depending on the situation I also include that I don't wear it for myself -- I came home safely after two tours -- but for my buddies who didn't make it back or worse are still unaccounted for.
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I wear my command ball caps every where so when a person say thank you for your service! I thank them right back for their comment, if they are also service connected I return the comment! Living in the Pensacola/Milton Fl. area you receive a lot of thank you for your service comments from civilians and other veterans! The western part of the Florida panhandle is the home to many military installations!
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