Thank you for your service, and thank you for sharing some of the responses that you have felt most comfortable with. Below are some examples. Dear Annie: I absolutely loved your response to ...

“When you see a veteran, it’s like automatically: Oh, I just need to say ‘Thank you for your service,’ and now I’ve recognized that; done; I can move on with my day,” Hunter told Task ...

The best way to express your appreciation for everything your loved ones do for you is with a handwritten thank you note. But ...

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 ...

When people find out, they often say, "Thank you for your service." In truth, it always makes me feel very weird when they do so. I was out before 9/11. I served during a tumultuous time, ...

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.

Dear Wondering: First and foremost, I want to say thank you for your service. Take a moment to let that gratitude sink in. Think about why they’re saying “thank you”; it’s because you made ...