[oh8eleven]

get a bunch of ribbons and medals, never move away from your desk, get all your freebies
And that's part of the reason the VA health care system is in so much trouble.
   If a medical problem isn't service related, there should be no VA medical coverage.

[manc]

exactly

I know of a couple who joined only to get their freebies and when my son joined the marines he said a bunch of kids at the school only joined to get their free college and then took easy jobs.

If I had my way then only those in combat units or have seen combat on the ground should get 100% benefits and those pushing pens for just 4 years while never being in danger only get 50% or similar.