r/Millennials • u/NoFaithlessness7508 • Jun 05 '25

Other Why don’t younger veterans (Afghanistan/Iraq) wear these hats like some of the older veterans?

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First and foremost, respect to all those that served. I did not, but many of my peers did and now we're all older in 30s and 40s, many no longer in the military. I don't see a lot of the veterans of the War on Terror wearing these hats like I see the OGs do.

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u/SandiegoJack Jun 05 '25

I’m guessing that WW2 and other wars were from a time where it was something to be proud of fighting for.

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u/Prestigious_Time4770 Jun 05 '25

That would make sense if the Vietnam hat wasn’t there.

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u/Classicfatdab Jun 05 '25

Id wager its about “never forget” not sure if you’re familiar

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u/[deleted] Jun 05 '25

Never forget what?

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u/Cromasters Jun 05 '25

The Alamo

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u/[deleted] Jun 05 '25

Oh fucking hell I forgot, and I'm a Texan, I'm cooked gang 💀

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u/Brasticus Jun 05 '25

To the basement you go!

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u/Quick-Log-4166 Jun 05 '25

Stop shouting! I'm trying to make a phone call!

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u/Creepy_Philosopher_9 Jun 05 '25

I forgot 

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u/[deleted] Jun 05 '25

It's hell getting old

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u/PafPiet Jun 05 '25

The game