I wouldn't have phrased that precisely that way (I am a gentleman) but that statement is nonetheless true: I do know a lot more than you do about artillery, combat, unit leadership (having been a commander), defense requirements and acquisition, research, development, and experimentation, small arms, optics, and a whole lot of other subjects you aren't cleared to know about. Simple fact.
Too bad you didn't get involved and help your country. You and many others are lucky that I did get involved and learn what I learned and successfully apply that knowledge. Keeps you from have to attend compulsary Chinese language classes.
A simple "thank you" is sufficient.
Thank you. I would also point out that I have worked with many vets (although none were disabled) in the private sector. They can make great employees when considering work ethic and practical abilities, and there’s no reason to assume they must be placed into the defense industry as a general rule.
From a fellow vet: get over yourself.
Blah, blah, blah. Like I said above, I come from a military family that has shed gallons of blood for this country, and I have no use for sanctimonious government employees like you who like to wave the bloody shirt to justify your continued gorging at the government trough.