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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The thing that annoys me is when vets bring up their veteran status when it has nothing to do with anything. Example: A while back a neighbor of mine was complaining on social media about kids in the neighborhood ringing doorbells and running. In her rant about how rude this was she stated "I'm a vet and I don't think this is very courteous". Or something like that. My immediate thought was, who the hell cares if you're a vet? What does that have to do with absolutely anything? Another example would be guys at working talking about a movie and then someone says "Oh yeah, I saw that movie when I was in Iraq". Again, that is unnecessary information and looks like you're just fishing for kudos even if you aren't.
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SSgt Jimmy Jackson
Seems like every time a nutbag does sometime crazy, the TV wants to describe him as a Vet with a problem. They don't seem to say he's a carpenter with and issue. Just Vets...
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CPT Charles Creed
Worst offender I've met: a supply tech was helping us out and when he showed up I went pursue to meet him and help bring in some equipment. First words from him: "Hi, I'm a disabled veteran." Slow down boss, I came outside to help you carry stuff anyway and I don't know your name yet.
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Using your service in protests/political activities unrelated to military issues, thinking it gives your argument increased value. I totally understand publicly advocating as a veteran when it comes to things like VA healthcare or other issues that are directly related to military service. But when I see people using it as a "hey everyone look! I'm a veteran who hates Donald Trump, that gives my argument more power!" it kinda really pisses me off a lot.
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Public displays of flatulence with pride instead of shame and embarrassment, announcing your need to perform a certain bodily function and the colorful description of such function thereafter, foul language, dip spitting in the office trash can, etc. etc.
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A dude across the street blasts loud music all the time and if anyone says anything he starts running his mouth about being a veteran. Like that gives him license to behave any way he wants.
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On a personal level I disagree entirely with the premise presented in the question no other persons actions reflect upon me.
So a person who gets a DWI and kills up school bus full of nuns and puppies they may be a veteran but it doesn’t reflect poorly on me.
Just like every time somebody murder somebody else with a gun it does not reflect on me at all as a gun owner.
Somebody that kills another driving recklessly does not reflect poorly on me at all as a fellow vehicle driver.
If somebody tries to lump you in to a negative issue because both parties are in the same veteran group the problem is with that third-party pointing the finger not the veterans
So a person who gets a DWI and kills up school bus full of nuns and puppies they may be a veteran but it doesn’t reflect poorly on me.
Just like every time somebody murder somebody else with a gun it does not reflect on me at all as a gun owner.
Somebody that kills another driving recklessly does not reflect poorly on me at all as a fellow vehicle driver.
If somebody tries to lump you in to a negative issue because both parties are in the same veteran group the problem is with that third-party pointing the finger not the veterans
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The biggest one That bothers me is lack of respect for the colors or the country . Unfortunately we’ve seen way to much of tar lately
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