Consider replacing the phrase:
“Thanks for your service”
With:
What do you think about all this?
To me, this would come off as more respectful, thoughtful and meaningful. It could lead to discussions people might learn from.
Veteran With A Sign
Why I Left the Marines
Related:
The people of Alaska need services in the Middle East
Most And Least Meaningful Federal Holidays
Working to stabilize the region since 1990 Operation Desert Shield
Seattle drug situation any different today than it was under Biden?
The country struggles with:
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Something from the last century
Post-Vietnam guilt
The guilt doesn’t seem to work towards staying out of undeclared/unwon wars.
A giant flag ritual at the next ball game will make it all good.