Good friend, Vietnam vet, has used cannabis for ages to manage his PTSD. Had to give it up recently, VA would continue to provide him with any medications if he used anything illegal in their book. These guys are young, have a long life ahead of them. Need to set their sights higher. Can't raise a family and save for retirement on $12 an hour. Sincerely hope they take advantage of the GI bill and make getting a higher education their goal. Not much demand beyond guarding grows for trigger men. They may have the training, but they have so much more potential. 

Carry on.