🇺🇸 US Service members and Veterans don’t need Americans to thank us for our service, pat us on the back, or feel sorry for us. We want Americans to understand our service and understand what we do around the world.
If you want to move beyond a simple, automatic thank-you and truly bridge the civil-military gap, here is how you can start:
đź“– Educate Yourself
- Learn from raw, firsthand veteran perspectives at The Havok Journal (havokjournal.com).
- Listen to real stories from all generations at the Veterans Breakfast Club (veteransbreakfastclub.org).
🤝 Ask Meaningful Questions
The next time you talk to a veteran or service member, skip the platitudes and try asking:
- “What was your job or MOS while you were in?”
- “Where were you stationed, and what was the culture like there?”
- “What is something most civilians misunderstand about your time in the military?”
True appreciation comes from taking the time to understand. Let’s start the conversation.
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