I still have faith in the Corps. My ex is retired and works with Jarheads and they are a bunch of office pogs but they are big and in shape. Bigger than we were when I was in.
They’re all jacked. Supplements are the biggest sellers OCONUS and steroids are more common than any drug. Plus, most members are constantly deployed where there’s nothing to do but go to the gym. Hell, even some Air Force guys look military these days.
The only reason I see for any drop in drinking is GO-1: no alcohol in the AOR. Even the R and R bases limit you to 3 lousy drinks and shots are measured like it’s gold. The only way you’d feel anything was smokin a big stogie and slamming the three pitiful slugs as quick as possible. Now, the bastards outlawed sending the troops free cigars!