I think it’s a good idea.
Commanders lead formations, ruck marches an occasional formation run so the troops see him face-to-face. So they see their “leader,” hear his voice, see he can keep up, that he isn’t a coward hiding behind a desk, shares in the pain.
Trump may be the first in a looong time that’s actually acting like someone that leads a military organization.
No catering. Feed ‘em MREs.
Cut back on the number of ribbons.