I like this thread
and can so relate. We have a rich tradition of military service in our family (both officer and enlisted, and have covered every branch except the Navy) and thru the years have heard just about every comment you can imagine. I truly think family & friends mean well; sometimes in the spirit of good wishes the funny stuff slips out...
My son received his appt to the USCGA on Monday, and of course, we are thrilled beyond belief, as it was his first and
only choice of the service academies.
Here are some of the more interesting comments we've heard the past week:
"You have to go to school to be in the Coast Guard? Wow!"
"Hey, that's great! And aren't you glad it's free!!"
MY daughter told her friend, her promptly called her mom and said, "yeah they got the good news! He's going to the Coast Guard Academy and then he'll be in the Army!"
But my favorite so far,
"Congrats, the Coast Guard! Aren't you glad he won't be in the military?!!"