ssg_petty_210
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I'm also an active duty member (14 yr TSgt in the AF) I've served 4 tours in Iraq (mostly with the Army) and several other deployments and every time I fly home be it mid tour or finally going home I get the best treatment in air ports and whatever hotel I'm staying at. I can't even remember how many times I have been asked to trade seats with someone in 1st class (I usually won't though just because I know how much they paid for that seat) or just recieved random free drinks and meals.. it's all kinda over whelming sometimes... I usualy just prefer a good handshake if anything. I recently did a speech at a local school here in AZ and you would have thought I was some kind of celebrity for the ammount of autographs I signed.. LOL. But thanks to all of those who support us.. we really do appreciate it!
And there are no words to describe on how good it feels to be welcomed home by the millions who love us. To see the retired vets wearing their vests and hats that extend their arm to appreciate us. We are all a brother hood in the Armed Forces.