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Originally Posted by ckelly78z
Just my opinion, but I think anyone who served they're full term while in active duty, whether they loaded bombs or worked in an office, they are still considered support, and should be honored as veterans.
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This. And, the fact is that anyone who served put themselves into a profession where being sent to a war zone was possible. Especially in this day an age.
I am ex-Army infantry and served during Desert Storm in 3rd ID LRS. (but no combat just guard duty and checking for bombs).Of my brothers who stayed active many have seen multiple tours in the sand. Some are still going over in SF. They are humble and consider all who served honorably to be Vets. Yeah, we give those who are legs good natured ribbing, same with the gun bunnies etc... But at the end of the day were all in it together. Guy/girls at the front lines ( hmmm still a FLOT?) all need the folks at the rear to do their jobs well. Without well run logistics your screwed. Just ask Napoleon or the short german guy.
My father flew helicopters for two tours in Vietnam, with numerous Bronze Stars, Air Medals, and a DFC. He respects all who served and would never suggest someone is somehow a lesser Vet b/c saw no combat. In fact, he would never bring it up unless offered first.