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[PhrogPhlyer]

but the POTUS "saving money" by firing people (RIF

I was one of the 250,000 separated by Bush in the 89/90 end strength reduction tp balance the budget.
That sucked, but one moves on.

 

[PhrogPhlyer]

I think the pending 250th Fleet Week type event planned for Philly is a positive good for the Navy and Marines.

Can't wait!!!
And with the opening of Tun Tavern, it will be one for the history books.

 

[CommodoreMid]

I was one of the 250,000 separated by Bush in the 89/90 end strength reduction tp balance the budget.
That sucked, but one moves on.

You’re old.

Although earlier this week an ISSA in my squadron, upon hearing my birth year, informed me I was twice her age. That hurt.

 

[MIDNJAC]

My hobby now is to park in the Veterans Only parking spot at Lowe's and just rip cigs all day while soaking up TYFYSs. Sometimes I make sure they notice my license plate that has an Air Medal on it (but that's just overkill really). It's better than free appetizers at Applebee's on Veterans Day honestly.

Hahaha thank god i have an early show time at the airport tomorrow and am not drinking anything right now……because i would have covered my iPad with it otherwise

 

[PhrogPhlyer]

Nobody actually “supports the troops” in anything more than in spoken word at a big chain restaurant when you get the mil discount.

soaking up TYFYSs.

Good, I thought I was the only one who's uncomfortable with all the TYFYSs.
I manage by responding, "It was my honor."

 

[PhrogPhlyer]

And really, do vets really have to TYFYS to each other, I find the REALY uncomfortable.
I thought we did just fine telling each other war/sea stories.
"This is no shit,,,"

 

[sevenhelmet]

And really, do vets really have to TYFYS to each other, I find the REALY uncomfortable.
I thought we did just fine telling each other war/sea stories.
"This is no shit,,,"

Yep. Or come back with “20 years Navy here” or “that’s awesome, I was Navy (too).”

I don’t ever resort to TYFYS- that’s a hallmark of people who don’t have anything better to say or want to brush you off and move on. If I bring up my service, it’s for a reason. I don’t wear it on my shirt or advertise it on my vehicle.

 

[number9]

And really, do vets really have to TYFYS to each other, I find the REALY uncomfortable.
I thought we did just fine telling each other war/sea stories.
"This is no shit,,,"

Growing up down under the "TYFYS" culture was completely foreign to me when I got here, and seemed even more bizarre once I joined.

I don't think I've ever said TYFYS to another vet; instead, I find the best thing to appreciate what they did is to ask them about their service.

 

[hlg6016]

Good, I thought I was the only one who's uncomfortable with all the TYFYSs.
I manage by responding, "It was my honor."

That's what I try to say. Hell, All I really did was spend my time drinking beer and ending up married.

 

[Gonzo08]

I don’t wear it on my shirt or advertise it on my vehicle.

I love the countless social media posts with sign-offs of something like:

Petty Officer Schmuckatelli, USS Nimitz, '89-'91

 

[hlg6016]

That's what I try to say. Hell, All I really did was spend my time drinking beer and ending up married.

Contrary to the Boomer image, All I have is a couple of low key stickers on my car and several hats to keep the sun off my big head. Last time I tried buying any OohRah shirts I ended up with small sizes. My wife wears those around the house.

 

[snake020]

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Sorry 😄

Dude, how could you leave out the pocket square?