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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The best answer I have heard and now have adopted is: Thank you for the opportunity
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I'd do it all over again.
Met my She while in and she put up with me for 43 years.
:) :) :(
Met my She while in and she put up with me for 43 years.
:) :) :(
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My privilege to have serve the Country and citizens. Other times I basically just nod in recognition of their acknowledgement.
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Thank them for their support. If the conversation continues afterwards, discuss the benefits of military service - noble profession, pride, benefits post-service (Insurance, education…it’s unmatched by any company!). My daughter is using my post-911 GI benefits and they should completely cover her 1st 2 years of school (AT LSU!!). That’s a HUHE benefit, that I’m sure a lot of people don’t know about. Bottom line, as mentioned above on the response - it’s not too difficult.
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I always respond simply "It was truly an honor to serve." It is a simple response that truly encompasses my views. It was an honor. It always will be an honor.
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