So I picked up a second job at a brewery/taphouse a couple days a week, really just for fun (I haven't even asked them what they're paying me). Today was my first day.

Guy came in with his girl, wearing a velcro flag hat with a multicam/airforce bronze flag and a 550 cord bracelet. After pouring him his beer, I asked him if he was military (thinking I'd cover his first beer or something... company doesn't officially do .mil discounts). He said no and I said ok, and then I went to go tend to another customer or something. Then later on he asked why I thought he might be, and I just kinda shrugged and said he looked the part with the hat and bracelet and all. Then he asked if I was, and I told him "Not anymore." He thanked me for my service, we shook hands, and I figured that was that.
Well, he left this when they left:

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Note reads:
"Being viewed as someone who served their country is not a respect I have earned. You have.
Thank you for your service. Enjoy the hat."

I find it really cool that this guy was willing to do this, and that there's people out there who actually give a shit. I also feel like an asshole.
Next time he comes in, his drinks will be on me.

Also, I saw a guy with his family wearing a black Beretta jersey and some kind of shooting organization hat (forgot which, maybe IPSC)... anybody here?