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Over here in UK we have neither 'veterans discount' nor 'purple heart' license plates. Nor do we have 'give up your seat for a veteran' on public transport. We certainly don't ascribe to the 'thank you for your service' thing that permeates present-day American society, let alone wear hats or clothing of any kind that tells people that we are veterans. I served 33 years all but ten days. Like many retired military personnel I eventually received a small pin that notified anybody looking closely that I was a 'veteran', but you really have to know what you are looking at for it to mean anything. I'd be way too self-conscious to actually wear it. Over here, nobody cares. Except on November 11th - Remembrance Day. | |||
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In the US Nov. 11th is Veterans Day. Originally Armistice Day, commemorating the armistice ending World War I in 1918. I have spent time in the UK on several occasions, including one Remembrance Day. A number of veterans showed up at the pub that evening wearing medals awarded for service in World War 2 and Korea. The gentlemen displaying those awards were treated with great respect. As with many social customs, I'm sure the practices vary in the many different areas of England, Wales, and Scotland. In case explanation of "Purple Heart" is required for UK residents, the Purple Heart is a military merit medal awarded to our service members who have been wounded in combat. Under the current protocols the Purple Heart ranks just below the Bronze Star for valor in combat with higher honors including the Silver Star, Distinguished Service Cross, and Congressional Medal of Honor. The modern Purple Heart Medal dates back to early World War 2. The origin of the Purple Heart is credited to General George Washington who directed that a heart-shaped purple cloth badge be awarded to those Continental Army soldiers wounded in combat against British troops (and the Hessian mercenaries employed by the King of England) during the American Revolutionary War. Modern UK history books may reflect a somewhat different perspective on that conflict. UK citizens, particularly Brits (in my limited experience) are generally more reserved than their North American cousins, but military service is quite respected in society. Best regards. Retired holster maker. Retired police chief. Formerly Sergeant, US Army Airborne Infantry, Pathfinders | |||
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I personally think the whole issue is trivial and I don't get irritated if someone does or doesn't put their credentials in e-mails or forum signatures. I used to have my military served time/branch in my forum signature, but somewhere along the line I just decided to put in my business info. It literally makes no difference to me. At my old corporate job, we all had a standardized signature line and nobody put in their military info but we did have the occasional physics PHD credentials in some signatures. Some people are very proud of their military service and it's probably the highlight of their life's accomplishments. I know it probably had the most significant impact on who I am today. If someone takes great pride in their service, who am I to say they shouldn't tout that in their correspondence. If someone shares so much in their sig line that they come across as pompous or arrogant, then they have given me an early warning on what to expect in any future dealigns with them. At least they broadcast it instead of me having to find out on my own. Just my 2 cents. Tony. Owner, TonyBen, LLC, Type-07 FFL www.tonybenm14.com (Site under construction). e-mail: tonyben@tonybenm14.com | |||
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| I Am The Walrus |
I have seen people in the military put things on their signature besides the standard: RANK, BRANCH ROLE Office number Cell number (optional) I have seen some put education or PMP after their last names. I don't do it, I don't share too many things about myself to look like it's bragging. _____________ | |||
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A veteran normally wouldn't list it but don't think it is anything for others to get irritated with. Seems a "thank you for your service as a Marine" would be in order if I seen someone list it. I'm retired from the Navy and sometimes list this if corresponding with others who are active or retired military. ____________________________ NRA Benefactor Life Member GOA Life Member Arizona Citizens Defense League Life Member | |||
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I have no problem people listing whatever they want, relating to their military service or education level. My problem is different. I don’t like civilian LEOs displaying military decorations on their uniform. The military and civilian service should be separate from each other. Retired Texas Lawman | |||
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For some, they’re proud of their time in the service. Me, it’s pretty much meh. I know I served. I know I retired. I don’t feel I need to use it as a constant reminder for everyone to see/read. With that said, I don’t fault anyone for being proud of their service.
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Interesting perspective. Most of the agencies I'm around and have worked with do not allow for such a thing. Certainly not in a patrol uniform or class B. What about in Class A at ceremonies? What's your thought there? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "The trouble with our Liberal friends...is not that they're ignorant, it's just that they know so much that isn't so." Ronald Reagan, 1964 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Arguing with some people is like playing chess with a pigeon. It doesn't matter how good I am at chess, the pigeon will just take a shit on the board, strut around knocking over all the pieces and act like it won.. and in some cases it will insult you at the same time." DevlDogs55, 2014  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ www.rikrlandvs.com | |||
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It can be argued both ways since military and LE are both public service. Even so, I don’t believe symbols of merit of one public service should be displayed on the uniform of another even though it is allowed in some agencies. I can give in if someone gets called up on active military reserve and returns with merit ribbons/medals during that service. We had reserves called up like that, and since they were still part of our team during their deployment(s), I would have no problem with them displaying what they earned during the deployment(s). I just don’t remember our policy on that one way or another. Retired Texas Lawman | |||
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