Quote Originally Posted by NullSmurf View Post
The worst thing you can do is display political stuff. The second worst is your hero wall. Mine is as impressive as most, but I've found in 20 years of Dilbert zone, the military stuff takes away more than it contributes. We contributed, and we're a minority. Of those who didn't server, some could not, but far more than you know would not - I call em "Melvins". Even the Melvins who are grateful don't want their noses rubbed in it. More likely than not, Melvin is your boss.

I keep a USS Robert E Lee coffee cup on the shelf above my desk. I wear a miniature pair of submarine dolphins on my collar once a year.
A very interesting take on things. It's sad that pride in military service has declined so. I worked here for quite a few years before putting anything but my pen holder plaque up, just in case. I figured that, plus finishing my degree, would reinforce the idea that I'm ready for a leadership position now that the Manager has been promoted to AVP. So far, I've had a pretty good response to the display. My bosses refer to it as "The War Museum". They're pretty good guys, so I'm lucky I guess. Reading about the "Veterans Pride Initiative" from the VA is what got me going on it.