That's grossly unfair.   What you may see has nothing to do with the facts.   You're a rational guy Motley!  Take a minute and find some facts.    The military is not a life that most of us want, not when we were younger, not now.    Forcing a person into work they hate, especially one of high control, is pure misery.    I'm sure you saw that happen with some soldiers.

And I'd be hard pressed to say the military is always a great experience.   I'd say half the men I've net in Eugene, without jobs or living on subsistence are military vets.   Some still hear the call to fight, some feel the pain and drink more, several still suffer from wounds.

I'm glad it was a good experience for you, I know many who gained a lot of life skills in the military, not all during times of war though.   

I appreciate your service and I have never cussed our military personnel.   The military gave civilian life many fine leaders,   The academies are some of the best universities in the world.