How much respect do veterans get?

Nearly three-quarters (73\%) of veterans say they have “received the respect and thanks [they] deserve for serving in the armed forces.” Veterans’ satisfaction with the recognition they have received is seen across all major age groups, including those of the right age to have served during Vietnam.

Do veterans thank other veterans for their service?

WASHINGTON — Veterans Day is a holiday across the U.S. created to honor former military members, and many express their gratitude by thanking vets for their service in the armed forces. But according to a poll commissioned by the Cohen Veterans Network, 49\% of veterans don’t actually like to be thanked.

How do you honor a veteran?

7 ways to honor Veterans Day

1. Attend a local event. One of the best ways to honor veterans is to attend a local Veterans Day event in your area.
2. Send a letter or care package.
3. Support veteran-owned businesses.
4. Learn history.
5. Volunteer with a veterans charity.
6. Visit a memorial or museum.
7. Share your appreciation.

Why we should respect our soldiers?

We should always respect our soldiers as they serve as a fortress for their nation. Explanation: They work on the borders day and night, in extreme weather conditions, whether hot or cold, just to ensure that their nation is protected. They sacrifice their lives for us, not even thinking about their own.

Why should you respect veterans?

1. Veterans fought for our freedoms and risked their lives whether or not we realized it or appreciated it. 2. Without the service of veterans we would not have the freedoms we have today.

Why do Americans admire and trust the military?

Its defeats were not primarily the fault of the troops but of poor leadership at the top (both military and government). In other words, when Americans say they admire and trust the military, what they mean, perhaps, is they appreciate the spirit of service and sacrifice of the troops, while reserving judgment on presidents and generals.

Does the US military do anything good?

The U.S. military may not win wars, but it does accomplish good things, e.g. rescue work, disaster relief, humanitarian missions. Critics often neglect these non-hostile missions.

What are the pros and cons of the military?

The U.S. military may not win wars, but it does accomplish good things, e.g. rescue work, disaster relief, humanitarian missions. Critics often neglect these non-hostile missions. Pro-military propaganda.

Can the military win a war?

Let’s not forget victory in the Cold War. The fall of the “Iron Curtain,” the collapse of the Soviet Union, the reunification of Germany, the end of the Warsaw Pact — these were momentous events for the West. The U.S. military may not win wars, but it does accomplish good things, e.g. rescue work, disaster relief, humanitarian missions.