[elcid1970]

Be proud of your service! As the poet said,

“They also serve who only stand and wait.”

As for phony vets, throw the book at them! Be sure and read “Stolen Valor” c. 1998.

[Ronin]

Oh, I am. I wouldn't trade my 13 years in Navy blue for anything. Strange how you miss it as you grow older.

What I earned is not much, but it is by God MINE.

I also refuse to make it out to be more than it was. Those who justly earn those little bits of medal and cloth have every right to be pissed at those who don't.