It's kind of funny. My Dad was in the Army, and I've had several uncles in the Air Force. When we visit, they like to sit and tell war stories. I enjoy them a great deal and my wife makes a big deal out of it. Rightfully so, they are great stories, told by great men.
We were leaving a visit once, and the wife kept going on and on about them. I finally turned towards her and simply said, do you realize that I served longer, and out ranked all of them? lol
I guess I'm not old enough for my war stories to count yet?