It only seems to be a US only thing. I assume it's because the military is such a big thing for the US where other countries just see having a military almost as a chore.

[–] Apytele@sh.itjust.works 5 points 3 days ago

As a nurse who graduated in the middle of COVID (and was working in hospitals leading up to it), A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher was surprisingly healing read.

“You expect heroes to survive terrible things. If you give them a medal, then you don't ever have to ask why the terrible thing happened in the first place. Or try to fix it.”

[–] funkless_eck@sh.itjust.works 4 points 4 days ago (1 children)

gotta thank something, can't just let a stranger go about their day in peace

[–] ShaggySnacks@lemmy.myserv.one 4 points 3 days ago

Thank you.