Posted on Jan 28, 2014
Veteran, Retired, Retired Veteran who cares? You should still respect others rank, right?
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...still respect others rank, right?<div><br></div><div>I have noticed that on many occasions SM no longer serving are extremely disrespectful to those senior in rank, on social media.<div><br></div><div> While they are not bound anymore by UCMJ, do you believe that respect should be given to seniors still serving even after your military service is finished?<br></div><div><br></div><div>Do you feel if a member of rally point can not conduct themselves in a professional manner in regards to rank structure or any other form of disrespect, even as retired or veteran, they should be barred from the site?</div></div>
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<p>I'll phrase my response this way; those who are deserving of respect should always be afforded it, regardless of rank or status.</p><p> </p><p>Read that how you will...</p>
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SFC Michael Hasbun
I've always felt that if an individual just isn't worthy of respect, no cloth on their chest is going to change that. It's up to each of us individually to be worthy of our ranks. The ranks themselves don't magically imbue us with knowledge, intelligence, character, or wisdom. Only we can bring that to the table. You're either worth respecting, or you're not. Rank or status has nothing to do with it. I know SPC's with more worth than some 1SG's.. It's all about the person..
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I don't feel they should be banned, I mean this is a social media and yes there are former Soldiers who for whatever reason chose not to serve anymore or retired ( by retired I mean with 20 plus years. ) act a fool on here because they fear no reprisal. I do feel that respect is something earned not given. If these so called former Soldiers are disrespectful then just plain ignore then or just plain hit that DELETE button. Becasue regardless we as professionals should alwasy travel the higher ground. Some of the people get their kicks off being disrespectful because that's all they know in life. At the end of the day some snot nosed former SPC is not worth the time or effort. My momma always said to me " BOY IF YOU HAVE NOTHING NICE TO SAY KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT OR ELSE!!! " Love my momma!
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SSG Charles Holleran
I am a 55 year old retired Army SSG who whenever I can will shake the hand of WWII veterans and will sometimes go out of my way to say a good word to anyone who I can recognize as a vetern or active duty service man or woman.
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I've noticed a few posts that have made me scratch my head and wonder "What were they thinking when they wrote that, in that manner?".<div><br></div><div>While no longer bound by UCMJ - one would think that since they are on a professional forum…they would remain, well…professional. Disagreement is not disrespect…however, stating outright that "I'm not in anymore, so I can say what I want and you can't do a thing about it" leads me to believe that the individual had a bad experience in the military…or are disgruntled, with a chip on their shoulder.</div><div><br></div><div>No reason in the world to get personal, behave in an unprofessional manner, become hostile or anything else on here. Some folks don't take constructive criticism well and automatically become defensive. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div>
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SGT (Join to see)
Agree, it just seems to me that it is more often than not service members that are no longer serving. While any and all opinions, no matter your status, are encouraged (one thing that makes this site so unique) one should always conduct themselves as a professional. I have seen on occasion where the soldier (E4 talking to E7) point blank said I may have been a SPC then but im a civilian now rank no longer matters. <div><br></div><div>The other one that gets me is E4 or E5 veteran who uses their spouses current rank (E7-E8) in an argument. Well my E8 husband outranks you so you should respect me?!?! Do they not know that their spouse can still receive negative repercussions for their actions? Just plain unprofessional.</div>
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GySgt Mike Swisher
1SG David Niles just thinking the same, if you come to these forums with "baggage" from your service, why come at all. This is the place to come and share those values that we as professionals all have in common, and carry with us into the private sector, including respect for what our peers have earned through their service, such as rank. Tradition, respect, and honoring what someone has earned through hard work is important.
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