A non-cringe note for Veterans Day

No need to make this awkward.

Dear Reader,

I sometimes get thanked for my service on Veterans Day. And it can feel a little cringe. But “thanks” is always better than a random stranger asking, “have you ever killed anyone?” (The correct answer: “No, but I’m willing to make an exception.”)

Whether past or present, If you've ever donned the uniform, I want to say thank you — genuinely, …