I ask this because today I went to an air show in uniform and there was a small child that asked me for my autograph. It really made me feel appricated for what we do.
2006-09-30 19:24:35 · 23 answers · asked by crazy_airforce_guy 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
give them a big hug and say thank you.. having that child come up to you like that must have made your whole job worth it... Congratulations
2006-09-30 19:27:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
You should be proud of being a part of the brave heroes that are fighting to keep our Country & us safe. I am married to a wonderful Marine. I make sure that I always say thank you to all our men & women in the military who are out there putting their lives on the line for us. I think that you should definitely feel appreciated for what you do. I think that after seeing the innocent tortured and killed by their own people, that would remind you why you're out there doing what you do. There are people out there who are anti war and have signs and t shirts expressing their anger about the war, but they dont stop to think who's fighting for that right so that they're able to express themselves and have the freedom of speech. Thank you for giving us that right! God Bless!
2006-09-30 21:13:42 · answer #2 · answered by tofiesty4u2handle 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good on you. The last child I saw while I was in uniform asked me "Are you going to die?" as I was waiting to catch my flight back to Iraq from R&R. No, I didn't flip out on her. I gave her a smile and told her "Someday".
Me and my own also developed a following of Iraqi children of various ethnic groups. Things we take for granted like the ability to buy real chocolate mean a lot to these kids. It's not just American kids that appreciate the man in uniform who comes in peace.
Keep on doing what you're doing, crazy_airforce_guy. Good luck to you.
2006-09-30 20:33:27 · answer #3 · answered by Nat 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Military wife, so I get to see a Military member everyday and often thank him for what he does for our country, and what he does for our family.
You should be proud of yourself and what you do, and I hope you know how appreciated you really are. There will always be people out there that will criticize you, but I think most Americans are very grateful for your service and commitment to the United States.
I'm glad that the children that came up to you are obviously being raised by parents that are teaching them how unselfish Military members are, and how many hero's we have serving this country.
Wherever you are stationed, stay safe! And thanks for what you do.
2006-10-01 03:33:22 · answer #4 · answered by Naples_6 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they're Navy I might ask them what ship or ships they have served aboard.
I live near a Naval Air Station so it's common to see military personnel when I'm out and about.
2006-09-30 19:41:43 · answer #5 · answered by abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since I live in civilian society and had to fend off requests to join in on Cadets and some Dragoons promotion downtown, it would be something that I avoid. Apparently, an army recruiter heard that I was 'one of the kids' from our school who wanted to undergo the screening process and an application in my name was sent in by a friend and a relative. I quickly cancelled it by pointing out that I planned on attending culinary school and that my course selection at high school focussed on drafting, photography, desktop publishing, journalism and career prep for the hospitality/real estate industries.
2006-09-30 19:29:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
keep doing whatever it is that i'm doing. though slightly interesting question as there does seem to be this idea that people serving deserve something extra, while there are plenty of people who serve in various other capacities that don't get thanked nor is there some implied idea that we should be doing so. garbage men are one example, they do a heck of a job all things considered of keeping all that unsightly trash out of our way and nobody feels the need to hug and thank them. if it wasn't for convenient stores staying open we would have a rather difficult time driving long distances at night, and hauling goods around for stores, but feel little need to thank them for it. people that work at power companies, people who make the equipment that soldiers use, teachers in schools, firemen rarely get thanked unless its by someone who is the victim of a fire at the time, scientists and engineers who make all the breakthroughs we can't live without in some form or another.... etc etc.
no offense, though yes its very nice to be thanked and does make one feel good, but there is a whole chain of non honored people out there, many that make what you do possible, that are just as deserving. maybe we do need to run around and thank everybody more for what they do. lol, i can see the suv's now with support our garbage men stickers on them. perhaps i will start with the mailman tomorrow...
2006-09-30 19:46:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Strike up a conversation..I enjoy talking to any fellow soldiers I cross paths with. I've been in the army almost five years now and I never tire of hearing other's stories...
2006-09-30 20:48:53 · answer #8 · answered by vbplr_12 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well my husband is in the army and i think its a wonderful thing. i mean i think bush should stop putting more soldiers over there in iraq, and bring them all back. but other than that i say thank you to all the military people even the wifes who support there husbands . you all are doing things to save us, and i don't know a better hero than that, SO THANKS
2006-10-02 18:12:36 · answer #9 · answered by armysniperwife20 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends what uniform. For instance, if it was 1944 and they were wearing a German uniform, I'd run behind a tree and shoot him.
2006-10-01 10:40:00 · answer #10 · answered by Johnny Guano 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋