Posted on Feb 15, 2015
What do you think is the best greeting among active military and veterans?
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There are times when I meet other veterans for the first time and there are many times when the veteran or active duty member thanks me for my service. I truly appreciate that, but honestly feel that that service member does not need to thank me. All of us have volunteered and served. (However, I am extremely thankful that civilians are thanking veterans that they run into in contrast to the Vietnam vets who came before many of us).
I'm thinking that we're thanking each other because we haven't really figured out a way of acknowledging each other with a greeting.
Given that all of us have served, I propose that we come up with a greeting for each other that says it all. For example, I'm thinking that I will start saying "Semper Fi Brother/Sister!" And folks from the other branches could respond with their own Services' greeting; hooah or whatever. But the key point is to acknowledge the brother/sisterhood.
What are your thoughts?
I'm thinking that we're thanking each other because we haven't really figured out a way of acknowledging each other with a greeting.
Given that all of us have served, I propose that we come up with a greeting for each other that says it all. For example, I'm thinking that I will start saying "Semper Fi Brother/Sister!" And folks from the other branches could respond with their own Services' greeting; hooah or whatever. But the key point is to acknowledge the brother/sisterhood.
What are your thoughts?
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GySgt (Join to see). I keep an eye out for enlisted personnel in the market . . . and very quietly and discretely pay for their groceries. They slowly smile, nod, or shake hands . . . nothing more to be said . . . just kindness between people who share the same values.
Elsewhere I just discretely smile, nod, bow, or shake hands . . . there is nothing more really needs to be said . . . expressions convey sense of recognition and appreciation for what it means to serve our extraordinary country.
Warmest Regards, Sandy
LTC Stephen C. SSG Paul Forel
Elsewhere I just discretely smile, nod, bow, or shake hands . . . there is nothing more really needs to be said . . . expressions convey sense of recognition and appreciation for what it means to serve our extraordinary country.
Warmest Regards, Sandy
LTC Stephen C. SSG Paul Forel
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how about we take the example from the American Legion, "For God and Country"
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I work in the medical field as a biller/coder. When I see a patient that has a retiree ID, I will address them by their rank as my way to thank them for their service. If I find out the person is a fellow veteran (non-retiree), I will still thank them for their service.
But then, that's just me.
But then, that's just me.
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Warmest Regards, Sandy