DO NOT, even in a joking manner, tell a veteran that they should be grateful they made it home alive, they didn't die “over there” and they need to get “over it” and be happy. There is already a VERY good chance that they wished they had been killed in action.
Civilians do not like to hear about killing, and combat soldiers do not want to talk about it. There is no euphemistic way to talk about killing, and there is no eloquent way to describe a violent death. So, in order to cope, soldiers have invented their own private language to talk about these subjects.
Anger and trauma
Problematic anger can co-occur with posttraumatic stress disorder, a mental health condition that may develop following exposure to a traumatic event, such as a deployment-related trauma.
Sometimes this desire for solitude is an acquired trait. After a veteran's experiences in the military, they may desire less interaction with others; we're not avoiding the crowd because it reminds us of Baghdad. We're avoiding the crowd because being part of the crowd no longer interests us.
Truth is no defense. Disrespect by acts includes neglecting the customary salute, or showing a marked disdain, indifference, insolence, impertinence, undue familiarity, or other rudeness in the presence of the superior officer.
verb (used with object),sa·lut·ed, sa·lut·ing. Military. to pay respect to or honor by some formal act, as by raising the right hand to the side of the headgear, presenting arms, firing cannon, dipping colors, etc.
Unprofessional relationships include those that abandon goals, exclude others, detract from authority, grant favors or show favoritism to people you like. It also includes relational behavior that hurts unit morale, discipline and unity or behavior that benefit you at the expense of others or the AF.
The overall average age at death for all 100% service-connected U.S. veterans is 67 years. When separated by gender, the average age at death for all female 100% service-connected U.S. veterans is 63 years of age and the average age at death for all male 100% service-connected U.S. veterans is 68 years of age.
Most veterans don't miss the bloodshed or horrors of war, which is why we don't talk about the details much. Instead, we miss the camaraderie we experienced. We miss the thrill of feeling alive, knowing a bullet could snatch our life in a split-second.
They miss the shared hardships, having someone watching their back, and they miss being valued for who they are—the good, the bad, and the ugly. What else do veterans miss when getting out? Veterans miss that sense of identity they had while serving.
The Changing Needs of Veterans
Post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, hearing loss, illnesses caused by toxic exposure and other injuries can show up years later and affect any stage of life. Veterans may lose jobs or face crises.
Thank you for your service to this country. Your bravery, sacrifice, and strength do not go unnoticed, and we will always be indebted to you and your family for all that you have given to the country. I would like to thank you very much for your service! Thank you for your time, bravery, and sacrifice for this country.
Armed Forces Day Appreciation Messages
“We appreciate your service on this day and every day.” “Wishing you and all armed forces members a great day.” “Your country thanks you today, and so do I.” “Thank you for committing yourself to our country's safety.”
Some common synonyms of respect are admire, esteem, and regard. While all these words mean "to recognize the worth of a person or thing," respect implies a considered evaluation or estimation.
An offensive is a military operation that seeks through an aggressive projection of armed forces to occupy or recapture territory, gain an objective or achieve some larger strategic, operational, or tactical goal. Another term for an offensive often used by the media is "invasion", or the more general "attack".
Trench Monkey – Widely considered to be a derogatory term, trench monkey has a negative connotation and is also meant to refer to a soldier or any other Army service member.
A conscientious objector is one who is opposed to serving in the armed forces and/or bearing arms on the grounds of moral or religious principles.
The symptoms of PTSD can cause problems with trust, closeness, communication, and problem solving. These problems may affect the way the survivor acts with others. In turn, the way a loved one responds to him or her affects the trauma survivor. A circular pattern can develop that may sometimes harm relationships.
Some Veterans develop severe anxiety following a trauma or a life-threatening experience. For others, stressful life events — such as the transition from military to civilian life or difficult work situations — can cause anxiety disorders. There are several types of anxiety disorders with a variety of symptoms.
"A lot of them feel very lonely, feel very lost," she says. "Loneliness leads to other health problems. They're at higher risk of heart disease compared to other Americans ages 50 and older. They also have poor outcomes."