I have been here several times with friends and each time I have been scolded for being there and not being a veteran. My husband has experienced the same criticism, and he is, in fact, a veteran. He served for 4 years in the air force and spent time in South Korea twice. However, bartenders tell him that he isn't a veteran since he didn't fight in Iraq and tell him he didn't receive hazard pay. He actually did receive hazard pay and is eligible for veteran's benefits. I was also married to him during this time, so I was a military wife. I would assume any business is good business, from veterans or not, but I don't think that business from non-veterans is welcome here. Don't get me wrong, I totally support veterans and our military. I just don't plan on going to the Legion again to get scolded for not being one!
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