Any BOTL Soldiers?

[PetersCreek]

I don't want to irritate anybody, but I do not like the "thank you for your service". I signed up and I knew the ramifications. Maybe thats just me and my generation. Again, this is my opinion on my generation

I hear ya and I'm not irritated. I've heard similar comments from younger service members who say they're "just doing their job." I understand that sentiment and while I think their humility reflects well on them, I've come to have a different take on it. I thank the waitress for her service during my meal. I thank the doctor for his service to my health. I thank a lot of other people who are just doing their jobs...because they deserve it. If I can thank all these people for doing jobs big or small, glamorous or not, I can certainly thank those who've undertaken the important job of serving our country. They deserve it, too.

I would rather be a friend rather than saying "thank you"

Good thing it doesn't always have to be an either/or decision. I consider a sincere "thank you" to be an act of friendship, even if it doesn't lead to a deep and enduring relationship.

American Legion, Post 33 — Peters Creek, Alaksa
VFW Life Member, Post 9785 — Eagle River, Alaska

 

[cmhicksusmc]

CLB-3 USMC :gangfire:

 

[UTvols186]

Former USMC 3rd Bat. 5th Mar. 1st MarDiv

 

[ezrider]

1970-71 Vietnam Vet.................

 

[ezrider]

I hear ya and I'm not irritated. I've heard similar comments from younger service members who say they're "just doing their job." I understand that sentiment and while I think their humility reflects well on them, I've come to have a different take on it. I thank the waitress for her service during my meal. I thank the doctor for his service to my health. I thank a lot of other people who are just doing their jobs...because they deserve it. If I can thank all these people for doing jobs big or small, glamorous or not, I can certainly thank those who've undertaken the important job of serving our country. They deserve it, too.



Good thing it doesn't always have to be an either/or decision. I consider a sincere "thank you" to be an act of friendship, even if it doesn't lead to a deep and enduring relationship.

American Legion, Post 33 — Peters Creek, Alaksa
VFW Life Member, Post 9785 — Eagle River, Alaska

Well put,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

[ciggy]

United States Navy 86-90 served with and along side all military branches proudly!

 

[tobii3]

I don't want to irritate anybody, but I do not like the "thank you for your service".

No worries Jason. Do like us old crusty bastids do...

Respond with "No, Thank YOU for supporting us".

As for me, 1989 - ??? (retirement denied twice!)

Been there, Done That, Can't Remember...seriously

 

[BesstR]

USMC 84-91 my last unit was 5/10 2nd Mar Div.

 

[violin33]

Army 1971 -1973, disabled Vet. Vietnam.grunt

 

[pnoguy]

US Army SFC 42R.....1992-?? Just doing my job.

 

[dpricenator]

I was in the Cub Scouts, and the Boy Scouts.

Did I win?






In all seriousness, Thank you all for your service.

 

[dartfrog]

Cold War Veteran.
USMC 77-81, USMCR 82-88,NHANG 88-91,
MOANG 91-95, USAR 95-99, SFC (Ret.)

 

[Rocketmann]

USAF 1990-????. Currently in Korea, then who know's where. It has been an honor to serve.

 

[RigilKent]

Hoo Yah!! Navy.
2010-Present
A big merry christmas out to everyone!!!

 

[cmhicksusmc]

USMC!!! Combat Logistics Battalion-3 Camp Dwyer Afghanistan