Respect is earned. Never given. As a vet, I don't demand respect. The military gave me a purpose, and really helped turn me around. Made me the person I am today.

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Not anymore, it's not. Yeah, I sacrificed time with my family during deployments. But, it only made us stronger tbh. More appreciative of the time together. Not a fan of the "thanks for your service," either. I did my job. Nothing more.