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When I got to my ship in SF in 1980 the bars in the city still refused to serve military. When I lived in a 30 man berthing area for 2 1/2 years nobody thanked me. Friends of mine that came back from nam were spit on. People say that shit to make themselves feel better. And no. Some E-2 peeling spuds on KP duty stateside is not a fukn hero!

When I got to my ship in SF in 1980 the bars in the city still refused to serve military. When I lived in a 30 man berthing area for 2 1/2 years nobody thanked me. Friends of mine that came back from nam were spit on. People say that shit to make themselves feel better. And no. Some E-2 peeling spuds on KP duty stateside is not a fukn hero!

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I thank people when they say it to me and let it go. Most are sincere even if unintentionally disingenuous.

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I get it brother, I’m a vet as well and it always makes me feel a bit uneasy. I try to remind myself that people are just trying to show their gratitude. It doesn’t stop me from thanking other vets for their service, however. So I’ll say it again: thank you for your service, brother!

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I never say it. Ive had people get mad about it. too bad