Posted on Jun 15, 2017
What are some of the behaviors that service members and veterans display that reflect poorly on the veteran community?
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One things that always gets me is if a veterans gets upset that a business does not offer a military discount and gets offended if they don't. If they do thats great, if they don't do not make an issue about it like you deserve it for some reason.
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Lt Col Paul Maxwell
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Upset about mil disc policy was a big chain store that, when I asked, told me the discount was ONE %. I would rather a no discount policy than a 1% insult. A mil discount is a pleasant and voluntary courtesy. Not to be demanded. Or expected.
Upset about mil disc policy was a big chain store that, when I asked, told me the discount was ONE %. I would rather a no discount policy than a 1% insult. A mil discount is a pleasant and voluntary courtesy. Not to be demanded. Or expected.
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1SG Jeffrey Mullett
I never make an issue of whether a business gives a discount, but I do ask. The only time I make an issue of it is when a business offers a "uniform" discount, but not to military.
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MSG Dan Castaneda
The only time I got upset, was at Auto Zone. I was standing there in uniform as I was getting rung up. I asked the cashier, "don't you guys offer a 10% military discount?" She said yes, but you have to ask for it. Did I mention I was in uniform right outside the gate of Fort Bragg.
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LCpl Brent Carlson
If a business advertises it then great, I've used Lowes a number of times. I liked Lowes for their tool dept already so it only sweetened the deal. If they dont, thats ok. If I like a store, I shop there. Selection and customer service is why Im there.
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Over-the-top Stolen Valor watchmen.
Advice for such guardians of valor: I take no issue with pointing out a fraud, have at, but that comes with 2 important qualifiers:
1. If you are absolutely sure you're dealing with a scammer, and with cellphone camera in hand decide to point out said faker, don't be so obnoxious, and go so far overboard that you look like an even bigger ass than the d-bag you're shaming.
2. Know--with absolute certainty--you are calling out an actual faker! There have been cases where legitimate vets were wrongly accused by some self-appointed YouTube warrior of steeling valor. That is never excusable. Better to let 100 fakers go, than falsely accuse a legitimate SM or vet; especially if that unfortunate person wrongly accused is pasted all over social media by the self-righteous, yet wrong. The internet lives forever. And if you do falsely accuse a legitimate vet, own that shit! Grow some fucking balls and say, "damn, I fucked up, I'm not the be-all, know-all I thought I was, and I am sorry". Then slap yourself. No, no, no. Harder!
Advice for such guardians of valor: I take no issue with pointing out a fraud, have at, but that comes with 2 important qualifiers:
1. If you are absolutely sure you're dealing with a scammer, and with cellphone camera in hand decide to point out said faker, don't be so obnoxious, and go so far overboard that you look like an even bigger ass than the d-bag you're shaming.
2. Know--with absolute certainty--you are calling out an actual faker! There have been cases where legitimate vets were wrongly accused by some self-appointed YouTube warrior of steeling valor. That is never excusable. Better to let 100 fakers go, than falsely accuse a legitimate SM or vet; especially if that unfortunate person wrongly accused is pasted all over social media by the self-righteous, yet wrong. The internet lives forever. And if you do falsely accuse a legitimate vet, own that shit! Grow some fucking balls and say, "damn, I fucked up, I'm not the be-all, know-all I thought I was, and I am sorry". Then slap yourself. No, no, no. Harder!
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SGT Mark Braden
Thanks for sharing I would allow one million of these d bags get away with stolen valor then shame one of our sisters or brothers for their sacrifices and selfless service. For me we have to many people trying to be heros when they end up being zeros and total ass clowns... Keep up with your great service Sgt. from a (Ret.) Sgt. Mark A. Braden thanks for your great service to our nation...
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Kinda getting annoyed with the "Dysfunctional Veteran" shit. I mean seriously everyone doesn't need to think we are all crazy nutbags with spec ops/duck dynasty beards, grunt style shirts and a bad attitude towards anyone that didn't serve. Also former infantry guys need to chill with the POG shit. I kicked more doors in 2003-2004 invasion of Iraq than most infantrymen and get treated like I'm less of a soldier cause I did it with less training, no Gucci gear and no blue cord!
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SGT Patrick Wells
I am proud of my service. I do not wear a hat or shirt advertising the fact that I am a vet. In fact very few people even know I am one unless you are in my circle of friends/family. As for wear my old uniforms I couldn't get them on if I tried. I had a growing stint after I got out. Especially around the waist.
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SPC Eric Deery
SPC Sean Slaughter I see what your saying hell I'm veteran 88M I never did that crap I'm sure some did
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