LOL! Yeah..I still trip out when someone thanks me for my service! First time I heard that I was thinking.."This is new!" BTW..that first time was only about 20 years ago.It's amazing how much the public's perception has changed towards veterans over the years.It's great how so many business places give discounts and even freebie's to veterans on Veterans Day. I suspect the vast majority of veterans do not take advantage of getting a free donut, a cup of coffee or meal, but some do and hopefully, the tradition will remain a way of saying thank you
When we were discharged from the service as the Vietnam war was winding down. We were told not to wear our uniforms if taking public transportation to go back home because you might be attacked. ...
USN 1970-1976