Veteran’s Day.
And it’s time for all of us who’ve ever served to change our Facebook profile pictures, and soak up the likes. The appreciation.
Thank You for Your Service.
No, Thank You for Your Support. Thank You for thinking of veterans. Thank you for helping the young men and women who come back broken from the front lines. thank you for your support, don’t worry about me, i play a small role in a grand scheme.
I’m not much for either blind obedience or blind praise. People have a right to not stand for the anthem. They have a right to opt out of the Pledge of Allegiance. They have a right to assemble, express themselves and work for change, regardless of whether I agree with it or not.
Thank you for your service? I’m not one to tout my veteran cred; I’m not an Angry Facebook Veteran, and I never will be.
What I will be is thankful.
So here it is: joining the Navy was the best decision I ever made. Even I don’t stay in, even if I hate certain commands or work environments, even if I write smartass posts to keep myself sane, the Navy has given me the tools I need to succeed.
Thank you for your service.
Thank you for your support.
Be there for those who need it, and look out for each other.
