Don’t give up all hope.
I’m retired Army. I joined when I was 17 & 1/2 for every one of the reasons you stated. I joined three years after Vietnam “ended” and my family and friends thought I was nuts.
But, you either LEAD, FOLLOW or Get Out of the Way! :)
And I agree 100%. WE THE PEOPLE need to roust out ALL of the dead wood currently in Congress on BOTH sides of the aisle.
Worst. Congress. Ever.
As evidenced by the 9% rating.