Speaking of Veterans, no one I know who's a veteran that I know likes "thank you for your service"

[Wounded Bear]

13. I've kind of given up, I just say "you're welcome" and move on...

For the most part, I know that the person who offers such tripe is very likely not a fellow vet. Vets don't say that very often, they usually say something like "welcome home." Since I've signed on for VA healthcare (which works pretty well for me BTW) I've taken to wear my vet hats more often, but not to troll for compliments.

I served during, but not in, Vietnam. I was never a victim of direct verbal attacks during that time, but the "thanks for your service" crowd seems more motivated towards making themselves feel better than any good feeling toward me. It hardly ever seems sincere, but I never go that route when it happens. Like I said, I just say "you're welcome" and move on.