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Stinky The Clown

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6. I'm not sure "happy" is a word appropriate for the acknowledgment of service, either.

Reply to Lionessa (Reply #2)

Mon May 28, 2012, 11:10 AM

May 2012

But as you say, it is a personal choice.

Personally, I am proud to have served. I take satisfaction in having done so honorably. But I wouldn't say I am "happy" about it. I was happy only on the day I was released from active duty.

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Well I think that's a personal choice. Some also consider a day to Lionessa May 2012 #2

I'm not sure "happy" is a word appropriate for the acknowledgment of service, either. Stinky The Clown May 2012 #6

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Duh! Lionessa May 2012 #13

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Good ones. Stinky The Clown May 2012 #8

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Outstanding OP SGMRTDARMY May 2012 #11