Note: In the event that the veteran you are speaking to does, in fact, have a stained shirt (even solemn vets like mustard and ketchup), this is a completely fine and decent thing to say. However, if the veteran looks down to discover that they do not have anything on their shirt, and you flick them on the face with your finger and yell “Got ya,” you’re an asshole. read more
Veterans Day is an important day for showing appreciation to members of our military, past and present. If you're looking for an appropriate way to honor a veteran in your life, or would like to contribute in a way that's meaningful for veterans everywhere, here's a list of suggestions to start you off. read more
Veterans told students they can feel similarly conflicted when civilians thank them for their service. People mean well, Grimm said, but some veterans say kind words can ring hollow if the person doesn’t know how, when or why they served. read more