Thank You For Your Service
If you are an active serviceman or woman in the United States, then you are likely eligible for a variety of discounts and special treatment. Discounts on food, coffee- and you even get to board an airplane with the first group. Americans admire and respect their service people, so this is no surprise.
Europeans, however, find this very surprising. As this internet user explains- in his country service members are not generally idealized or really even noticed. What a bummer! For their sacrifice and hard work, any veteran or active service person deserves some extra love. Way to go, America.