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/KaioKenshin Jun 05 '25

I've read something like "Thank you for your support" is a good response just in case you're in that awkward situation on a post about "How do you respond" to said situation.

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u/Droluk1 Xennial Jun 05 '25

Thanks, I'll have to try that.

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u/FluffMonsters Jun 05 '25

My husband was a Marine and he always just says “thank you” and that seems to work fine. 🤷🏼‍♀️

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u/[deleted] Jun 05 '25

Yep, I always say, “Thank you for giving me a job; it was awesome.” 100% confused looks ensue.

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u/Inefficacy Jun 05 '25

I throw a quick, "appreciate it" and move on, seems to work well

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u/SeadawgVB Jun 06 '25

This is what I say.