Rebecca Kay Bright, Author

Setting the Record Straight: Starbucks' Commitment to Veterans and Military Spouses In a world where misinformation often clouds our perceptions, it's crucial to set the record straight on matters of importance. Recently, Starbucks found itself at the center of controversy, with some questioning its commitment to veterans and military spouses. Let's clear the air: Starbucks has long been dedicated to supporting veterans and their families. This isn't a new initiative; it's been ingrained in the company's values since day one. From preferential hiring treatment to ongoing support programs, Starbucks has demonstrated its unwavering loyalty to those who have served our country. It's disheartening to see baseless accusations tarnish the reputation of a company that has consistently advocated for inclusivity and equality. Starbucks doesn't play favorites; it believes in helping every group of people, regardless of their background or affiliations. Beyond its

The Modern Entitled Brat Vet I have no doubt I will get angry comments for this one but you should know by now: I DON'T CARE! I have the same Constitutional God given right to free speech as you do. So before you start just go ahead and stop your bitching. I'm from a very patriotic family full of veterans going at least as far back as the 1600s. My grandpa was a WWII vet, my dad and my uncle are Vietnam vets, my other grandpa was a post Korean war service man, the above mentioned uncle was a “lifer” in the service, another uncle was a “lifer” in his branch as well. Add in a bunch of great uncles, various degree of cousins and cousin-in-laws to the list of service members that I'm kin to and you can gather that I grew up immersed in the culture and have a great love and respect for veterans. Honestly I'm finding it hard to have much respect for a lot of the veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars of the past sixteen years. These vets have it better than any o