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DickGenie
Funny how he qualifies his vet status with 'US,' not just 'vet.' It doesn't equate to 'Global,' my dude. Canada's just being nice as usual.
Cataleast
It's always kind of odd for me to see vets in their 20s and 30s. The only people considered veterans here in Finland fought in the 1940s.
cazkey
As a vet I’ve never. That’s embarrassing.
malachilenomade
I'm a vet and have never asked for a vet's discount or used vet parking.
Mindshard
"I murdered civilians so the rich in my country could get more oil, why isn't your country giving me a discount?!"
ThoughtSandwich
most of the yanks I've met were okay. some were clueless but most of them were okay.
PrincessNakedMoleRat
My friend was wounded, not in combat but just while she was enlisted, and they determined she qualified for disability benefits. She didn't>
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shimmerkitten
Whoever's giving her shit, she should stop being around those people. Or, you could go fuck 'em up ?
PrincessNakedMoleRat
One of them was her VA Dr! The injury happened overseas, the doc there just filled out that papers for her and she turned them in, then had>
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NonExistingWisper
Cats2cats
Once flew into Scotland. I was the only one in the none British nationals line. Locals were up in arms.
putcleverusernamehere
Being a vet is country specific. Some countries require service from almost everyone, is everyone a vet?
burlyqlady
Yes absolutely
Cataleast
Really? My whopping 6 months as a conscript during my mandatory military service makes me a veteran? O_o
putcleverusernamehere
Let me expand: a vet from a different country that should be entitled to some sort of discount?
gablestout
Is that country an ally? I think at least any of the Five Eyes should get discounts in the States.
EaNasirIsABastard
Sure, what else would they be?
putcleverusernamehere
Let me expand: a vet from a different country that should be entitled to some sort of discount?
EaNasirIsABastard
If you are giving discounts to veterans, why would you limit that to your own country?
BetterDemosthenes
Not a vet.
EaNasirIsABastard
So to you a veteran is someone who joins the military voluntarily? Because that is not how other people use the word.
gablestout
As a retired U.S. Marine, a veteran is a veteran. Doesn't matter which country you fought for
Cataleast
Linguistically you are, by definition, a veteran. It gets a bit confusing bc. the "concept" of a veteran differs. Ours fought in the 1940s.
gablestout
We technically have a distinction between combat veteran and (regular) veteran, but in the end, if you served you're a "veteran"
zanaria
If you expect to get a discount in another country then you are an entitled idiot
Exyr
I think vets would be treated the same among all the allied countries. Brothers in arms and all that. Its not as if other countries 1/2
Like2Fox
They are, yes
UnluckyLunkhead
'Vets discount' is not a thing in the UK AFAIK. Folks keep quiet about stuff.
Gregatron93
There is indeed a armed forces discount card in the UK
Khornight
There are some armed forces discounts. But not to the same level as America.
ShieldAnvil1
That was my thought, I could not imagine denying a vet from any allied country.
HaikuSorrow
It's not even a consideration in Australia, people wouldn't even understand what you were asking.
mistermixelpix
So... no discount then? Because that's a uniquely American military-worship thing?
brickius
Probably like a North Korea thing too tho, not just US
maddeninglemon
Canada has a ton of military discounts at various places, they just tend not to actively advertise them.
Exyr
Don't fight side by side against a common enemy.
MatthewBecker
No you pay taxes American are not special
noonenooner
But treated the same way according to who's standards? Culturally speaking that might be a bit tricky.
umyrinbrah
Can confirm, was in NATO for 4 years, NATO partners loved doing exercises in the states for the discounts
Yashvk
Sure you were in NATO for 4 years, so dont mind saying what year/s did NATO partners do exercises in the states for an uninformed person?
PowwerOrb13
As a barely informed person, NATO nations do training exercises fairly regularly in Canada and the US. Varied biomes and lots of empty land.
Yashvk
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_NATO_exercises
umyrinbrah
Yeah no years active just if there is a joint exercises. Could bebin the US, could be Canada, Germany, Italy...anywhere really
Yashvk
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_NATO_exercises So again please do tell the particular year/s where exercises were held in US
NotUSAmerican
You realize US-soldiers are the enemies in a lot of countries, right?
Exyr
Hence the allied countries part...
ShieldAnvil1
Reading is hard
NotUSAmerican
Allies like... which exactly?
ShieldAnvil1
and definitely Australia who we are now sharing nuclear submarine secrets with.
Exyr
Like nato nations?
NotUSAmerican
I understand that, from the US-point of view, one can forget some wars, but from the pov of the attacked countries... meh
brickius
So like, Britain but not like 1775 Britain? And France but not 1798 France? And Germany but not 1939 Germany?
404GravitassNotFound
Veterinarians discounts are global.
TireeRunner
Many countries partner their military discount programs with eachother.
KAPTKipper
My dad got Vet discounts in the US. He was in the CDN military.
prodmerc
That's the point of a CDN, everyone gets equal quality service regardless of their location.
Crawmak
The veteran discount thing could just be up to the business owner I suppose.
TheRealCrimesJohnson
Canadian businesses will usually extend military discounts to Americans for one of three reasons: 1) it’s a friendly gesture, 1/2
TheRealCrimesJohnson
2) it’s corporate policy, often thanks to the American head office/parent company, or 3) they’re sick of dealing with tantrums 2/2
DrainingSideEffectsOfRestlessSleep
#3
EaNasirsExcellentHighGradeCopper
IdiotSavantTinker
JahNoodles
Now I'm imagining a doctor who takes care of animals, who also served in the military, who also went to a different country.
korndogg83
Animals deserve the same care everywhere. Now that’s a vet’s discount I could get behind.
TheJackKetch
A veteran veterinarian abroad
CuddleTank
I'm a vet and I don't even ask for a discount in America... No one owes me shit.
TheLastBootyBender
Oh so I don't need to give you your 20$?
hollowedskin
We don't really have veteran discounts here in Australia, it's a concession card thing, so disability, students and DVA cards.
WhereIsMyAppleQuava
Ye. Spoke to a few that pull out their DVA cards and we might have a chat. Some of the stories they can tell are worth listening to.
HaikuSorrow
Yep, exactly. And people don't go around talking about being in the military either. It's not a point of pride.
Albedo12
I once saw an American woman in a shop in England arguing that as she was not a UK resident, she was exempt from paying tax on her purchase.
Jaxotea
You used to be able claim VAT back but it ended in 2021.
thelatebillstickers
So this is at Vancouver International Airport and the thing to understand is there is US border & customs pre clearance there so the sign /1
thelatebillstickers
May be directing passengers who have come off international flights and are transferring to a US-bound flight to the US border. That way /2
thelatebillstickers
They don’t have to enter Canada to transit the airport.
DavidBrooker
That doesn't make sense, though. If they go to the US customs facility, to go through American CBP screening, then they would not group 1/2
DavidBrooker
"US" passports with "foreign" ones. They'd group Canadians with international ones, and have a separate line for American passports. 2/3
DavidBrooker
This option is also only possible with a handful of select airlines, so they wouldn't be directing all passengers through that process. 3/4
stoutde
When in Canada, hotel clerk asked me if I was veteran and I absentmindedly said "no but I'm federal government", then realized what country
stoutde
I was in, so I amended, "oh, in the United States. I work for NASA. Sorry. Long drive." and I got the government discount anyways.
Fubb1ck
Government discount? I wish we had that here too. I might get fired for receiving a discount that is not accessible to everyone.
serenityfast
Shoulda told them you worked with the Canadarm team :P
LookYouStupidBastard
NASA you say? Well hello... how you doin? Rocket propulsion test engineer here. Maybe we can exchange... talents and knowledge?
stoutde
Seriously? I love math, am even mathematician! Haven't integrated in years though.
LookYouStupidBastard
Yeah! Working on rockets in Cali :) Mathematician, are you in R&D, then?
stoutde
Nah, I was actually aiming for ISS flight controller but ended up managing computer systems for ocio (formerly ird) instead.
EMHPicardo
Ephemerality
Even more relevant now
theMayanStallion
Ha! I want to see the Mexican version of this
FlawedSquad
Stand fast Canada, stand fast!
Ezarial
Sadly the crazies are in the north as well, just not as many of them. We even have pro-Trumpers up here, which is weird.
MoonRiverFrost
Oh God you're infected too! I'm sorry!
SociallyAwkwardCanadianMoose
Yeah, I've even seen 'make canada great again' red hats.....
BumbleBeeBeardedGingerBear
Look, I agree y'all are much better off, but you've also got plenty of your own problems.
GringdahlSmash
America bashing is a long withstanding bandwagon people are happy to jump on
KarakLohr
We get 6 months of winter, 4 months of mosquitos, and the planet treats us like the office puppy. Just let us have this.
Bagman2016
What do you guys do for the other 2 months?
KarakLohr
Well, in the spring is when the sap runneth so mostly we just sit around and drink maple syrup. And in the fall we play with our beavers.
BumbleBeeBeardedGingerBear
FarkasMacTavish
#buildthewall
EvilKrikkit
My German friend gets a vet discount at the weed store......
lurkbot3010
Is it because he's a vet or because he's German?
GeForcen
Veteran of a recent war or...
TanithRosenbaum
Wait, we have weed stores in Germany now? O.o Where?
EvilKrikkit
No he lives in the us.
ztygs
Well I could see it possibly help with PTSD like things so..
EvilKrikkit
He lives in rural Maine. I love that the shop is chill.
ApologeticGenXer
When I lived in the States I got a discount as a vet with ptsd. Wasn't much but it was appreciated. Now in Poland, no weed store.
VulcanP90
as they should.
Sprezzaturca
Yeah... In Argentina.
Merky600
Why do I suddenly want to hang out w you?
EvilKrikkit
Bad choice. I'm just awful.
ThePenguinSmuggler
Dispensaries around me offer discounts to military, EMS, and fire.
MutteringMisanthrope
Is that the opening line to a Lou Reed song...?....
KidKarless
Uuuugh ok ill ask...i dont get it...what do this have to do with lou reed?
MutteringMisanthrope
It's just a poetic turn of phase....reminded me of Sweet Jane & his prose lyrics.........
snoozer
It’s the famous ‘Machen Sie einen Spaziergang auf der wilden Seite’ by David Hasselhoff
lurkbot3010
You fuck off with that cunt, you hear?
snoozer
Yeah ok. That’ll give me time to assess if your comment is uselessly extreme or extremely useless
lurkbot3010
IIBrushstroke
I don't know how true it is for today, but my Grandpa received discounts and free stuff while he was stationed in Germany in the 70s
Ryanator50
yeah but wasn't germany like... cut in half in the 70s?
IIBrushstroke
I wish we had a higher character limit. my Grandpa received discounts and free stuff while stationed in Germany in the 70s. If that helps.
IIBrushstroke
Yes. Is there a point to asking this? Did you want me to call it West Germany for the sake of accuracy or is this about the USSR? F140limit
IIBrushstroke
I am genuinely curious about why you brought this up.
Ryanator50
As am I. Imgur won't let me see which comment I was replying to.
IIBrushstroke
I wish we had a higher character limit. Grandpa received discounts and free things while stationed in Germany in the 70s. If that helps?
Cabreza
I'd like to see an American soldier ask for a veterans discount in Vietnam. It's all relative.
afterdarkart
As a Vet I don't ask for any discount, anywhere, int eh world. Because it's not why I fucking joined.
Maviyakuku
Nevermind in Somalia.
doobiedoobop
There's a great doco on youtube about Aussie (and one US) veterans with PTSD returning to Vietnam to confront their demons
NonExistingWisper
petety
Hey we were fight with the South Vietnamese Government.
George3rd
US and Vietnam have become pretty close since the normalization of relations.
ChalkCoatedDonut
You can until the sales person ask "ok sir, which war you fought?" then it's all "ehhhhh..."
samwyze
"Oh you know... the last one."
LewdSomnambulist
Or in the South
schismatosis
Or imagine an ex Viet cong Vietnamese veteran asking for a veteran's discount here in the USA
MrZev
WW2 veterans anywhere in Europe seems fair.
criggie
My employer does this - its pretty sad how "national" a global company can be and remain oblivious.
neospor1n
My dad fought in Vietnam in the marines. Then in 2021 he left his 3rd wife to marry a woman in Vietnam…I have no idea what’s going on
Skizzlesnap
Franchising.
SenselessSentiments
Infiltrating the enemy's rank, of course.
neospor1n
See my first guess was ‘long lost love affair he had when he was stationed there and everything in my life is a lie”. Unlikely I know
StellaMatutina
I'd like to see a Vietnam soldier ask for a victor's discount in Murica. That's some entertainment
PhenTsoksar
They only get Veteran's discount on Hilton hotels there
JanieKarmaSmith
I'm a vet & every time I traveled overseas (outside of an airport), I always say I'm Canadian.
GreatOdinsTaint
Omg dude same. I'm not trying to get blamed for US foreign policy.
JanieKarmaSmith
As I traveled for work, vacation or deployment, the loudest, arrogant people I met were Americans.
JanieKarmaSmith
When they asked me where I was from & I said Canadian, they usually said okay & left me alone.
JanieKarmaSmith
When I said "American", they always mentioned trump or guns, or how violent it is. Well, I know how it is, just leave me alone.
KaijuMcCitysmash
I'm a veteran and I e never asked for a veteran's discount because I'm not an asshole
maddeninglemon
I'll take it from big businesses, like $500 on a new car or free luggage at the airport.
gablestout
I've never asked for one, but I've had stores figure it out (haircut + USAA debit card) and offer it. It always felt weird to ask
slack3rdav3
I ask at some restaurants and typically just give the discounted money as a tip. Also home depot and Lowes 10%
ElvisCatStello
Puppydonk
I'm not a Vet, but I AM an asshole, so I insist I'm under twelve and demand my free chicky fingies.
theparkra
If the business advertises it, you're not an asshole for using it.
necrojoe
No, but there are people who ask, and when you say no, they ask for a manager to make one up for them. One told me to phone my manager.
RedRiderCarbineAction200ShotRangeModelAirRifle
Same. I live in a town with a several bases so nearly every place has one and I’ll take one if offered by the cashier, but I’ve never asked.
Manbehindthemadness
Username checks out
OnionWaffleBoy
I ask only for large purchases at Home Depot. Other than that... to ask everywhere is just cringey.
coffeeandprozac
Ditto. I'm deeply uncomfortable with the idea of asking. Idky, just feels unfair to every other patron.
afterdarkart
Thank you. My best friend agrees but his god damn wife is always like "excuse me do WE get a veterans discount."
GreatOdinsTaint
This! I took my VA home loan and that's it. I'm not trying to look cool and get 3 bucks off a burger because I did my job.
IfYouDontChewBigRedThenFYou
Most people don't. People just like to make shit up because it's free upvotes
CelestialSea
There's a Veteran's discount? Why has nobody told me? Do I need a card or something? Canadian vet here. What places have discounts?
slack3rdav3
I mean, in the US we can have it put on our driver's license. also the VA (veterans affairs) card for vet healthcare.
ClemFandangle
Is vet healthcare not just for animals /s
slack3rdav3
I mean lots of us are animals...
jtthemediocre
I only will if it's something incredibly expensive.
ghsdkgb
I'm a teacher and I always ask for a teacher's discount because you never know
ohnosomethingwentwrong
As you should ?? My weed store has a teacher discount, I'm not one but thank you for *your* service raising our kids.
Kewlspyder
Teachers discount isn’t a thing. You’re just asking for a discount.
ProbablyDrunkAgain
I will only take a veteran's or AAA discount if they offer, because they're trying to hook me up.
EMTPete
As a first responder, you absolutely never ask for the discount. Fair game if offered though.
winsockport22
“Driving the ambulance” as the ER Drs say is a little different than patrolling Route Irish.
Sparrowcide
Driving the ambulance isn't the hard part, it's keeping the patient alive while getting to the ER. This shit pisses me off.
EMTPete
Never said EMS was anything like combat. Just that it’s poor form to take advantage when not offered.
winsockport22
So yes, as both a vet and former “first responder” I think a veteran of any war deserves a discount from a major retailer that can afford it
totallyrealname
It's a good idea tho, you should have it. Just you know, not in a country you didn't actually serve and are not a citizen of.
Towerizer
We dont need or want special treatment, we are just people like everyone else.
ReaperCDN
You don't. Plenty of us recognize this as simple appreciation for our service to the nation. And we appreciate this. We don't expect it.
daveisamonster
Question. Do you like when people say thank you for your service?
Towerizer
I personally don't, it creates an awkward situation where i don't know how to respond. To me it was just a job, doesn't warrant a thanks.
Towerizer
To be honest it always feels like it's more for the person that said it than for me. It always feels forced and never genuine.
daveisamonster
People don't know what you have been through, and to thank you for witnessing horrors makes me unsettled. Thanks for the honest reply
TrashCanEnthusiast
You're not getting a vet discount from the government. It's not like the US and Australia were on opposite sides.
TheFeralDog
It was a job, I got paid and healthcare was great while in. What more do i deserve than a regular citizen?
ReaperCDN
It's not about deserving. Do you say, "I don't deserve to have the door held for me," when somebody does? It's a thank you.
TheFeralDog
I get it, but the door is a courtesy everyone gets. I didn't join the military for college money or benefits i joined because I..
TheFeralDog
was looking for a job and didn't want school. I learned a skill and nobody owes me anything..Well besides Tom that douche owes me 5k 4 real
risqueorindecent
As a vet, it feels awkward asking. Idk how to describe it. My friends/family think I'm nuts not to accept discounts, free stuff, etc...
namesused
I think you’re nuts, too. You deserve the respect and gratitude that these discounts represent. Seriously, from an old man who isn’t a vet.
stonetemplefox05
That's fair, but know, we WANT you to have discounts and free shit.
Thebatdude
We want you to know that we never get free shit and the discounts aren't much if they exist and if you want to put yourself through asking
OnionWaffleBoy
Totally get you on that. It just feels weird to ask for a discount because of what you USED to do. Another thing that'll drive you nuts 1/2
OnionWaffleBoy
is calling the VA, and getting thanked for your service constantly, even by the automated system. 2/2
Myramills
Ugh, I know. I'm sure I have marked in my file somewhere for then NOT to address me by my rank (long story). For some of us, it wasn't nice
risqueorindecent
I'm trying to avoid the VA as much as possible. I've had friends die due to lack of care
Thebatdude
I think it's because once you're out you realize nobody actually cares about you and couldn't give a shit if you served or not 1/
Thebatdude
And all the groups that say they want to help veterans actually give even less a shit about vets than everyone else 2/2
risqueorindecent
oof this home
T3NM1DG3TS
I want to help veterans, which is why I’m anti-war and want reform/more funding for the VA
Towerizer
The thanks for your service always feels hollow,my family used to make a big deal about it when i was in, now im out, they dont bring it up.
Thebatdude
I feel the same like when people say it, it's almost like an "oh I'm so sorry" instead of a thank you