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Utah Bob 05-13-2010 20:14
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Originally Posted by the squid (Post 330537)
An older man came up to me in Ryan's yesterday and asked me if I was a veteran. I was a bit uncomfortable with the question, seeing as how I'm now a 2LT with about six days time in grade (I don't even think I've come up to my date of rank yet), I told him yes cause I spent a few years in the Navy.

He thanked me for my service and said "Welcome home."

I told him I'd never deployed, and he said "Welcome home," all the same.

I'm grateful for the recognition, and I do realize that to most people who thank me, I am more or less representing the entire military . . . but I don't feel I've yet done anything that's rated their gratitude.

I am gracious and respectful though, all the same.
I expect maybe that older man never got a "welcome home" himself.

the squid 05-13-2010 20:21
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Originally Posted by Utah Bob (Post 330589)
I expect maybe that older man never got a "welcome home" himself.
I hadn't thought about that.

That would be the real tragedy.

the squid 05-13-2010 20:24
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Originally Posted by 1stindoor (Post 330545)
You stepped up...granted it was initially in the Navy...but you came around. I thank all those that stepped forward and volunteered...even 2LTs.
And that's about the sum of my contributions as a 2LT so far. Volunteering.

:D:D

rdret1 05-14-2010 00:04
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Originally Posted by AngelsSix (Post 330393)
The one thing that my Sgt. told me when I went to work for the police department was: "We don't give a damn what you did in the military".
Personally, that tells me a little about your Sgt. My department tends to go the other way with military service. They value it for the experience and skills you have and use those skills to help train officers that have never done anything like that.

On a personal note about medals, my mother sent me a package today with some of my uncle's things, including his Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/Palm. He was in A Co, 1st Bn, 5th Marines when he was killed in the Battle of Hue on Feb. 13,1968. It meant more to me than she could know.

18C4V 05-14-2010 00:57
I think it depends on how big the agency is. The larger the agency is, the more variety of people with different views. Usually the cops who were former military gravitate towards the sergeants and other supervisors who are pro-military.

I've seen it both ways. When I was a patrol Sergeant, I've seen a few former military who tried to ride that train and couldn't do thier jobs as cops.

Of course, being on a full time SWAT unit takes a different type of cop and having a few 18 series guys from the same ODA there sure makes it interesting :D

The Reaper 05-14-2010 03:48
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Originally Posted by AngelsSix (Post 330393)
The one thing that my Sgt. told me when I went to work for the police department was: "We don't give a damn what you did in the military".
Was that Chad?

TR

Utah Bob 05-14-2010 06:54
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Originally Posted by AngelsSix (Post 330393)
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The one thing that my Sgt. told me when I went to work for the police department was: "We don't give a damn what you did in the military".
Sounds like a sensitive and tactful supervisor.:rolleyes:

greenberetTFS 05-14-2010 12:35
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Originally Posted by The Reaper (Post 330461)
I don't know.

I have had a lot of people come up to me when I was in uniform and thank me for my service, or ask me what I did in the military.

Recently passed through a couple of USOs, tons of stuff there donated to the troops by both individuals and corporations.

IMHO, the majority of Americans are good people, still love their military, and support it.

Just my .02, YMMV.

TR
I believe TR's point is well made.........I'm unable to walk without assistance,when I was at the supermarket a couple of days ago I was using a power cart to get my shopping done..... I happen to be wearing my SF cap at the time and when I went to checkout the casher told me thank you for serving,they loaded my cart for me.... When I got to my car a guy came up to me and insisted on loading the bags in my trunk for me also saying It's the least he could do for someone who has served our country....... This has happened to me a few times lately........:)

Big Teddy :munchin

Utah Bob 05-14-2010 14:39
Things have changed since the old days. 9-11 and subsequent events woke folks up.

alright4u 05-14-2010 14:43
Spectacular Performance?
 
One of my guys performed spectacularly one day on a mission and I couldn't even get him a CAB!

What is spectacular? Is this some good job award?


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