Does being in the military make you better than others?

[downshift_me]

I too hate it when people use it as a crutch or ask for a military discount everywhere they go. I don't remember seeing "freebies and discounts everywhere you go" in my enlistment contract.

-AM1 (AW), USN (former)

The military isn't what it used to be. I have someone on my FB whose husband joined the military as soon as he hit 18, because baby #2 was on the way and Arbys wasn't cutting it pay wise. He just hit 21 and now there are 4 kids and 1 isn't even his...it belongs to another soldier. Ha. The chick is always bragging about all of the freebies they get, how "rich" they are, etc. Then, it turns into a major pity party when he is out in the field or soon-to-be deployed. He's had to be flown home by the ARC for some dramatic fake health stuff she pulled and didn't finish that one out and now he has skipped his entire deployment this time due to "health issues." Now, he missed 2 months worth of work while she had this kid who isn't his and was out partying, drinking, etc....yet he has "health issues." There is no way I can bring myself to thank someone like him for his "service." He is in it for the steady paycheck and benefits. I am not saying all military in this day and age is this way, but it's becoming more common. I bet my grandfather is rolling in his grave at some of this crap now-a-days.

[Binky]

I believe that my opinion isn't popular so I keep quiet about it.

People fall over themselves thanking them for their service or doing things like buying thier meals or other little civilian guilt acts over what happened to the soldiers coming home from vietnam.

The majority of the time its as fake as a hollywood tit and just as much for show than anything else. Its absurd and over the top. "Hey everyone, watch how I thank this person for their service and I don't even know what he did"

Its made worse as there are people, both who served and who didn't, who want that attention. They have started to believe the hype that if you are "ex-military" you are 1) a badass 2) instantly knowledgeable about _____ subject and 3) people should just defer to their opinion because Oorah. So when you have discussions and the facts just don't support their argument, they try to guilt you into "oh shit i'm arguing with a veteran, i'm such a bad person."

What doesn't come out is that they just fueled vehicles, worked in the mess hall or were based stateside and they never fired a round in anger other than the time thier superior officer hurt their feelings while at the rifle range.

Once someone pulls out the "i'm a veteran" card as tneir argument they just nullified their entire argument and gained instant douche status. So much so that it just reflects badly on other former and current service members.

If someone really earned distinction in their service for valor or sacrifice of life, thats different than someone going to the gun show in their kit and looking for people to stroke their ego.

[Chas_svo]

It is very strange, and I swear, the louder they talk, the more likely it's total BS.

That guy was Convoy Security, but just for Seals???? Really???

In another note, thanks to all vets for providing what you have. All those bastards that claim to have served and have not, I hope there is a special place in hell for you.

[Nash B.]

I believe that my opinion isn't popular so I keep quiet about it.

People fall over themselves thanking them for their service or doing things like buying thier meals or other little civilian guilt acts over what happened to the soldiers coming home from vietnam.

The majority of the time its as fake as a hollywood tit and just as much for show than anything else. Its absurd and over the top. "Hey everyone, watch how I thank this person for their service and I don't even know what he did"

Its made worse as there are people, both who served and who didn't, who want that attention. They have started to believe the hype that if you are "ex-military" you are 1) a badass 2) instantly knowledgeable about _____ subject and 3) people should just defer to their opinion because Oorah. So when you have discussions and the facts just don't support their argument, they try to guilt you into "oh shit i'm arguing with a veteran, i'm such a bad person."

What doesn't come out is that they just fueled vehicles, worked in the mess hall or were based stateside and they never fired a round in anger other than the time thier superior officer hurt their feelings while at the rifle range.

Once someone pulls out the "i'm a veteran" card as tneir argument they just nullified their entire argument and gained instant douche status. So much so that it just reflects badly on other former and current service members.

If someone really earned distinction in their service for valor or sacrifice of life, thats different than someone going to the gun show in their kit and looking for people to stroke their ego.

I was in combat you moron.

[Binky]

I was in combat you moron.

I know, i know...Seal Team 6. Heard the story 5 times last night as you told it to every dry cunt you cornered as they went past to the restroom.

[helosailor]

The military isn't what it used to be. I have someone on my FB whose husband joined the military as soon as he hit 18, because baby #2 was on the way and Arbys wasn't cutting it pay wise. He just hit 21 and now there are 4 kids and 1 isn't even his...it belongs to another soldier. Ha. The chick is always bragging about all of the freebies they get, how "rich" they are, etc. Then, it turns into a major pity party when he is out in the field or soon-to-be deployed. He's had to be flown home by the ARC for some dramatic fake health stuff she pulled and didn't finish that one out and now he has skipped his entire deployment this time due to "health issues." Now, he missed 2 months worth of work while she had this kid who isn't his and was out partying, drinking, etc....yet he has "health issues." There is no way I can bring myself to thank someone like him for his "service." He is in it for the steady paycheck and benefits. I am not saying all military in this day and age is this way, but it's becoming more common. I bet my grandfather is rolling in his grave at some of this crap now-a-days.

The wife sounds like what is known as a "dependasaurus".

[downshift_me]

The wife sounds like what is known as a "dependasaurus".

I call her a succubus or military groupie, haha. I'm waiting until the "baby daddy" gets back from deployment so I can watch all hell break loose. It's my entertainment at work.

[FoxBodyNick]

I know, i know...Seal Team 6. Heard the story 5 times last night as you told it to every dry cunt you cornered as they went past to the restroom.

lol

[95ragtop]

No, being in the military does not make you better than anyone else.

[Denny]

I'm not a college grad, no former military service, but I am a knowledgeable badass.

Or at least play one on DFWM

[Nash B.]

I know, i know...Seal Team 6. Heard the story 5 times last night as you told it to every dry cunt you cornered as they went past to the restroom.

They weren't dry when I got done with them!

[Couver]

Without the people who are not in the military there would be no military. It's not a self licking ice cream cone.

**edit. The military is not better (and sometimes worse) then others.

[ELVIS]

They weren't dry when I got done with them!

they were tear soaked!!!

god bless.

[Machx2]

I too hate it when people use it as a crutch or ask for a military discount everywhere they go. I don't remember seeing "freebies and discounts everywhere you go" in my enlistment contract.

-AM1 (AW), USN (former)

Or when they wear their uniforms everywhere they go? I hate that so much. A lot do it for attention as well.

[slow99]

No, it does not.