My older son just got out of the Marines. I have nothing but good things to say about how he was treated, the many benefits of military service, and the positive impact his service has had on him.

I'm not sure he fully appreciates all of it, LOL, but from my perspective, the experience has done him a tremendous amount of good.

I tried to talk him into the Coast Guard, Streetmutt, but it was the Marines or nothing.

I have never understood the anti-military sentiment all too many people have. The men and women in the military are just out there trying to do a good job and serve their country. It is the politicians who determine the mission of the military. If you don't like what the military is doing, it is your elected officials who are responsible for those choices, not the men and women in uniform.

Disclaimer: This reply should not be construed as full agreement with everything StreetMutt said