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MADem

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10. He shouldn't have been a poop about it, but ah, well...

Reply to 1000words (Reply #8)

Wed Nov 13, 2013, 02:06 AM

Nov 2013

If he only wanted "honorably discharged vets" he should have differentiated.

He'll live and learn after this little imbroglio. He's got a year to figure out how to do it!

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Free Food Flop at Chick-Fil-A during Veteran's Day [View all] JI7 Nov 2013 OP

I understand the Airman's disappointment, but just what is he missing out on? 1000words Nov 2013 #1

People who are IN the military are also veterans. MADem Nov 2013 #2

Apparently, it is not so cut and dry 1000words Nov 2013 #3

If you've served a day in the military, you are, technically, a veteran. MADem Nov 2013 #5

Thank you for your service! Cracklin Charlie Nov 2013 #7

Happy to oblige! MADem Nov 2013 #9

The store owner had a "Veterans Eat Free" promotion. 1000words Nov 2013 #8

He shouldn't have been a poop about it, but ah, well... MADem Nov 2013 #10

I've always understood the word veteran to include those who are still in uniform. Bucky Nov 2013 #4

I went to Applebees on Veteran's Day two years ago... Cracklin Charlie Nov 2013 #6