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In reply to the discussion: I'm tired of the Uber military worship [View all]MineralMan
(146,366 posts)I do take advantage of that. I get on the plane sit down and stay put, with my carry-on stuffed under the seat. Normally, I book an exit row seat, and they board those folks early, too. At least I'm not blocking the aisle trying to stuff an oversized carry-on in the overhead. I'm already sitting down with my seat belt fastened and looking out the window.
I can't think of any other time I use my veteran status for anything at all. Oh, wait...I go to the Minnesota state fair on "Veteran Appreciation Day" to get my reduced price ticket. But, I don't have any ball caps that say I'm a veteran or any other such stuff, and don't react to calls for veterans to stand up and be recognized. I served one enlistment in the USAF, where I did some final adulting training. I was never in harm's way.