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re: How can I tell if someone is a veteran?
Posted on 11/11/14 at 9:22 pm to KyleOrtonsMustache
Posted on 11/11/14 at 9:22 pm to KyleOrtonsMustache
Not to hijack your thread, but a better question for me is "who is actually a veteran?" My wife and I both served in the Army for 4+ years, but neither in combat or, for that matter, when there was any combat going on. I've never considered myself a veteran but the missus insists that I am... because of course that would mean she is, too. I'm sure as hell not discussing this with my wife.
Among the "real" veterans - those I consider veterans who have served in Iraq or Afghanistan or Panama or Grenada or wherever, what is your definition of a veteran?
Among the "real" veterans - those I consider veterans who have served in Iraq or Afghanistan or Panama or Grenada or wherever, what is your definition of a veteran?
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Posted on 11/11/14 at 9:28 pm to finestfirst79
Anyone who served and received an Honorable Discharge. Whether you saw combat or not is irrelevant. It's not like you had a say in the matter.
Posted on 11/11/14 at 9:45 pm to five_fivesix
So you're taking my wife's side. 
Your definition works for me, I just never thought of myself as deserving that distinction.
Your definition works for me, I just never thought of myself as deserving that distinction.
Posted on 11/11/14 at 9:56 pm to finestfirst79
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Among the "real" veterans - those I consider veterans who have served in Iraq or Afghanistan or Panama or Grenada or wherever, what is your definition of a veteran?
If you served, and put up with the bullshite for X years.
You're a veteran.
That being said, I don't put my peace time service next to anyone that saw real combat.
But we were always ready, and that counts for something. We volunteered to put it on the line if we had to, just because we didn't doesn't make us any different.
Posted on 11/12/14 at 12:06 am to Remote Controlled
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That being said, I don't put my peace time service next to anyone that saw real combat.
That's where I'm at, just wanted to hear it from somebody else, I guess.
Posted on 11/12/14 at 12:42 am to finestfirst79
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I don't put my peace time service next to anyone that saw real combat.
That's where I'm at, just wanted to hear it from somebody else, I guess.
I don't really place a distinction on it one way or another, tbh. We're all just following orders and maintaining a state of readiness to carry out said orders. I don't view peacetime service any differently than wartime, or meter my respect for a servicemember based upon whether or not they deployed, or what locations they deployed to. With few exceptions, individual servicemembers don't have control over those matters. That's not to downplay those that have seen combat, or to pump up those who primarily flew desks or kicked boxes, just recognizing that the sacrifices and commitment are admirable across the board.
One team, one fight, and all that jazz
Posted on 11/12/14 at 1:58 pm to CatFan81
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CatFan81
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Ask them if they were ever told to go get a box of grid squares or blinker fluid from supply.
OK I read to the end of this thread hoping someone else would ask. I am of course NOT a veteran.
Are grid squares like the squares on graph paper or a map?
Also I assume Humvees have no key and are push button start?
Posted on 11/12/14 at 2:15 pm to alphaandomega
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Are grid squares like the squares on graph paper or a map?
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Also I assume Humvees have no key and are push button start?
No keyed ignition, but this one is dumb because all HMMWV's are locked so technically there is a key attached to a logbook.
Posted on 11/12/14 at 2:29 pm to TbirdSpur2010
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I don't put my peace time service next to anyone that saw real combat.
I make the distinction when we are talking about bravery and heroism and sacrifice. I appreciate those willing to serve during peace time or wartime. But don't label them all heroes. A guy who watched his buddy's face get blown off deserves a little extra recognition in my book.
Posted on 11/12/14 at 2:32 pm to KyleOrtonsMustache
They won't cheer until the national anthem is over, or salute at a telegaurd during a parade
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