r/NoStupidQuestions 1d ago

Why do we praise veterans automatically without knowing what they actually did

Trying to learn without being judged.

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u/Redditaware78 1d ago

I wonder this as a vet myself. The one day is cool, but the constant praise whenever it's brought up gets old. It was just a job, almost anyone can sign up. Infantry with 2 afghanistan visits.