As of 2023, there are more than 18 million military veterans in the U.S. And while the average age of a veteran is 58 years, the face of America’s veteran population is changing. Sometimes, even the older veterans themselves might forget that you don’t have to be 50+ years old to be a veteran.
Recently, a younger U.S. ex-military man shared a story of his encounter with an older veteran. The elder didn’t believe the guy had the right to park in the space designated for veterans, thinking he was too young. The author then reminded him that not all U.S. military veterans fought in Vietnam.
Bored Panda reached out to the author of this story, u/topogillo69, and he kindly agreed to have a chat with us about this encounter. Read his thoughts below!
