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Originally Posted by Seahawk

While I am still on active duty, not yet a vet, I would ask one simple thing: the next time you see a man or woman in uniform, just say thanks in person.

I never travel in uniform, but many young kids have to. You'd be amazed how warm and heartfelt the response is when you simply look them in the eye and say that you appreciate what they do.

I never tell them I'm active duty, btw.

Happy Veterans Day to my Father, Father-in-law, both Grandfathers, Great Uncles on both sides of our family and the countless others who served.

+1. Me too. The last time I was traveling, In an airport McDonalds I came across a company of reservists on their way to Iraq. I told them that there money was no good there and bought them all lunch. I know that pay is pretty good these days and most troops actually save a lot of money in theater because there is simply no way to spend it...but they sure seemed to appreciate the gesture.

My office at work gets notified whenever one of our guys comes back from Iraq. We meet them at the airport en mass...with signs and streamers...and welcome them home. We also send them off that way.

Happy Veteran's Day Seahawk! Thanks for your service.