Dear Annie: I’ve been retired from the Navy Seabees for 24 years now, and like many others, I also struggled with how to respond when thanked for my service. About 18 years ago, one of my ...

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 ...

75 'Thank You for Being a Friend' Messages That Are Heartfelt and Sincere originally appeared on Parade.

If "thank you for your service" doesn't feel appropriate, experts recommend using other phrases. About 7% of U.S. adults were veterans, according to 2018 U.S. Census Bureau data.

One thing you didn’t hear back then was "Thank you for your service," because so many had served. It wasn’t until the 1990s, ... We need to convey the good experiences and the bad.

“Thank you for your service!” That’s what people say when they learn that I served in the Marine Corps. As sincere as they are, I fear that this phrase is becoming too automatic, like ...

And while authentic sentiment and genuine gratitude no doubt have merit, “Thank you for your service” has lost its appeal to many who served in America’s 21st-century wars.