My homeschooler wanted to join the service, but I started opposing it when Obama became Commander-in-Chief. We’re not far from a military base, would have been convenient, financially a big relief, and the kid wants a legal career. But if you go up the chain and Barack Obama is on top...NO. Flat out NO.
I went into the service in 1987 and a few years later Clinton was President. I survived. Completed 24 years in June. Don’t keep your son out of the service over a President who won’t be there in one year or five years. The service is VERY good regardless of the naysayers on this site who have become anti-military zealots. Code pink is very proud of those folks.
I served under Reagan, then joined up again under Bush, seven years ago. Except for the mis-named "repeal" of DADT, I can't say I have any complaints about Obama as CinC. Military service is still a good career choice for those looking to have a better life.
Well, Obama isn't going to be CiC forever. Even if he's president for two full terms (God forbid!), my grandson will still be in school when a new president becomes CiC.