Nick, i dont know what happened on your end, but for me to log in and make comments i had to take a difficult 3 question test on what is and isn't a civil comment.
No need to get defensive and say that i have no pride or dedication ( probably an uncivil comment  because i passed ADN's grueling test!  ) 

I shouldn't have to say that i was in the Emergency services for an extremely long time, it's really irrelevant to say something like that as all i've said is factual.   Furthermore, i served our country, can you say the same?
Spare me your bit about dedication and a sense of pride.