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sarisataka

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2. Always

Reply to Revanchist (Original post)

Mon Nov 11, 2013, 01:02 PM

Nov 2013

and I have been in several combat situations. I was just doing a job with unusual requirements.
I thank them and ask that they support the vets who were not as lucky as I and need medical, social and psychological care.

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A question to my fellow veterans [View all] Revanchist Nov 2013 OP

My service was involuntary and I was completely against what we were doing. Bandit Nov 2013 #1

Always sarisataka Nov 2013 #2

Not at all. Ranchemp. Nov 2013 #3

Yes, but I can appreciate the motive behind the "thank you." Glorfindel Nov 2013 #4

Service doesn't always mean holding a weapon or being in a war zone. Marrah_G Nov 2013 #5

Very true. Ranchemp. Nov 2013 #8

Yes, but I have always felt uncomfortable when praised. Lasher Nov 2013 #6

No, it's more about the people recognizing a generic volunteerism. It isn't personal. MADem Nov 2013 #7

The only way that they are going to know is if I bring it up, rudolph the red Nov 2013 #9

Yes. Mariana Nov 2013 #10