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Military service- what do say?

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What do you guys say when someone thanks you for your service? I've said "thank you", but now (after thanking a Gulf vet), I like his answer kinda-- he said "my pleasure ". 'Pleasure' , not real sure(?)!
 
My reply seems to be "Thank's, but it was 40-50 years ago" and then they again reply back, "that's ok, you served," doesn't matter when you did.
 
It really depends on the tone they use when they say it, here recently I have been getting it in a snarky manner.
 
When I recognize a Vet and say to them "Thank you for your Service" I normally hear "Thank you". Sometimes I will just get a facial expression reply that let's me know message recieved.
 
Most of the time I say "it's an honor to serve our country". I think a lot of folks wished they had served, but the simple "thank-you" is nice.
 
What do you guys say when someone thanks you for your service? I've said "thank you", but now (after thanking a Gulf vet), I like his answer kinda-- he said "my pleasure ". 'Pleasure' , not real sure(?)!
I usually reply "Thank you for your support". (U.S. Army 1968 to 1971. USAR 1981 to 1998.)
 
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It depends on who is saying it and how they are saying it but usually I say "thank you" but occasionally I will say " it was my honor and pleasure".

I will say up front that I seldom ever thank another vet unless they say something first and I have to admit that the first time it happened to me it was awkward.
 
I usually get a nod or a smile . I do notice when I thought the kid that hangs around to thank every vet police and fireman the older guys get a little kick in there step and talk with him ask if he wants to join witch he does I think I got him talked into helicopter mechanic as he's very smart and can fix stuff !
The best are the ww2 vets we find (we do alot of car shows at assisted living homes )
Those guys have some of the best story's!
Meet a guy last year was on the beach d
day
The stuff he told me was amazing ! He talked about it like he just stormed that beach yesterday!
He wanted to go back this past year said he didn't have much time left and wanted to go say something to his buddies who died there! We put on a charity show for him to get his plain tickets (his nurse and him)
A hotel and food money !
Alot of the VFW's donated alot for him
He made it and enjoyed every second. He passed not long after he got back I believe he was mid 90's
I did take him for a ride in my 64 300k convertible he enjoyed that too!

It's ashame the best are going away and we're left with .well not sure what to call these fools running around!
I Know my grandfather army aircore ww2 wouldn't be thrilled with how things are going! God I miss him !
The best generation that could literally do anything! Never once heard I can't do that out of his mouth.
Hell at 83-84 years old he was on the church putting a new roof on it!

Anyways thank you to all who served and protected this country!
I'm sorry you have to sit by and watch a bunch of retards try to tare it apart!

The military wouldn't take me due to an injury but mark my words I will protect my country no matter what !
 
I don't get those remarks often, I don't go out much and I don't advertise it, however, when it does come up my reply has always been, " It was an honor to serve." I will give a solemn nod to those who I can identify as vets because I don't wish to embarrass anyone by calling attention to them should they not desire it. You just never know these days.
 
It depends on who is saying it and how they are saying it but usually I say "thank you" but occasionally I will say " it was my honor and pleasure".

I will say up front that I seldom ever thank another vet unless they say something first and I have to admit that the first time it happened to me it was awkward.

You captured my sentiments EXACTLY with this reply. I don't see the need to thank a fellow Vet and don't see the need for them to thank me. We were all in the same boat and it is understood. Generally my only exception to this is a WWII Vet (which are becoming few and far between - but here in Florida there are a lot of elderly retirees so you occasionally cross paths with one) as they were our greatest generation and still deserve our respect, admiration, and gratitude.
 
It depends on who is saying it and how they are saying it but usually I say "thank you" but occasionally I will say " it was my honor and pleasure".

I will say up front that I seldom ever thank another vet unless they say something first and I have to admit that the first time it happened to me it was awkward.

Agree, however several years ago as working as a veteran advocate I learned that some of the younger veterans prefer “I got your back”. Not sure if this greeting has widely caught on. Vietnam vets respond to “Welcome Home”

Being a veteran myself I’ll usually greet other vets with a thanks for their service on Memorial and Veterans Days.
 
Let me ad, people figure out i'm a veteran when checking out at cash register counters, at stores, as now the great majority of them, gives us vets a 10% discount on your purchase.
So i ask for the discount to save a few bucks, and show them my VA card, if asked for ID.
Or if your "registered" with the store, giving them your phone number, such as Lowes, which i seem to buy from all the time.
Or, they see that I'm wearing one of those black caps, with the gold lettering on it, that us vets wear on the top of our heads.
 
Yes the I got your back is widely popular with the younger vets I know . But these guys don't display there vets I noticed. You can usually tell by there body language or how they look it's still fresh in there heads so alot will be looking everywhere head on a swivel!
 
I never show or wear anything that shows I'm a Vet, as a matter of fact. I hate the term "thank you for your service", it's to damm generic! Why don't you tell me how you really feel about my service instead of some generic crap!! I just say thanks and be on my way! People need to start being more creative in their speech and get away from the SOS statements all the time!! JMHO
 
i will say it again thank you for your services in keeping us safe and freedom ringing.
if i see a military person if he or she is wearing a hat or a plate on there car what every it is i ask that question ( did you serve ) and if they say yes i put out my hand with this coin in it and give it to them .
too many years have passed that our service men and woman did not get thanked.
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For me I have to go along with 69a100 as I too do find it somewhat "Generic" and repetitive. That being said I have come up with an answer that most times throws that person for a confused look. When I get the, Thank you for your service, I reply with a smile on my face, Thank You as I did it for you, because you are worth it. To me that is what it really is all about. For Country and for you is what my Oath is really all about. Sadly too many take that for granted...cr8crshr/Bill:usflag::usflag::usflag:
 
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