One reason why veterans may feel uncomfortable when people tell them “Thank you for your service” is that it feels like a canned phrase at this point, said former Marine Maj. Kyleanne Hunter ...

On Veterans Day, there are a number of smart ways to reach out to veterans and military service members to thank them — here are 10 things families can do to honor heroes.

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Because of this, many veterans are simultaneously thankful yet uncomfortable with being thanked for their service. After 20 years of serving in uniform, I know these things to be true.

If "thank you for your service" doesn't feel appropriate, experts recommend using other phrases. About 7% of U.S. adults were veterans, according to 2018 U.S. Census Bureau data.