One reason why veterans may feel uncomfortable when people tell them “Thank you for your service” is that it feels like a canned phrase at this point, said former Marine Maj. Kyleanne Hunter ...

What you do for a veteran is often more important than what you say. Here are 10 ideas how you can actually help veterans and really thank them for their service. 1.

Saying "Thank you for your service," after learning that someone served in the military has become commonplace, but many veterans say the phrase has become so rote that it's little more than a ...

On Veterans Day, there are a number of smart ways to reach out to veterans and military service members to thank them — here are 10 things families can do to honor heroes.

Raughter, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, said it's best to thank a veteran for their service and resume listening because if a veteran feels comfortable, they may open up more.

Veterans 'Uncomfortable' With 'Thank You for Your Service,' Ask for More Civilian Support This Veterans Day Published Nov 09, 2019 at 6:52 AM EST Updated Nov 13, 2019 at 4:56 AM EST By Tareq Haddad ...

Because of this, many veterans are simultaneously thankful yet uncomfortable with being thanked for their service. After 20 years of serving in uniform, I know these things to be true.

Younger veterans uncomfortable with ‘thank you for your service,’ poll finds A Washington think tank looked at the continuing interest by many former service members to keep serving their ...

So, the problem with “thank you for your service” is that it begins and ends conversations about service before they can begin. There’s nothing “wrong” with the words. And veterans know ...

Made by Allentown-based Rileighs Outdoor Decor, the banners are 18-inches-by-36-inches and will feature the veteran’s name, photo, branch of service and dates or era served.

Veterans Day, a federal holiday, will be celebrated across the country and globe on Friday. If "thank you for your service" doesn't feel appropriate, experts recommend using other phrases.

Many young veterans are uncomfortable with the phrase thank you for your service, a recent USAA survey found. Most veterans over age 45 said it didn't bother them. ( Kirstin Spanu/U.S. Marine Corps) ...