Eisboch wrote:

"HK" wrote in message
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But I see no reason to put ordinary individuals in the military on a
pedestal, as if they have accomplished something utterly remarkable
because they joined. I'm far more impressed with the everyday
frontline work done by doctors, nurses, teachers, social workers,
firefighters, public health workers, real charitable organization
workers, et cetera.

I know I would have felt differently about the military during World
War II.


I know of very few ex-military people who think they accomplished
something remarkable. Hell, millions and millions have military
experience.

Most consider it a duty or obligation fulfilled and then move on with
their lives. A few make it a career, thankfully.

Unless the subject is brought up either in a discussion of experiences
or in response to unwarranted insults by people who have a problem with
military service very few people spend a lot of time discussing it.
This includes your favorite ex-military buddy, JohnH. *You* are the
one that routinely makes derogatory statements about his career choice.

He talks about golf.

Eisboch


Yeah...I'm sure he's a better golfer than he was a soldier. And he's a
mediocre golfer.

Military service is neither a duty nor an obligation in this country. We
have an all-voluntary military. Which is not to say there are no valiant
or incredible people in the military. Herring wasn't one of them.