The reason there wasn't a war on for your enjoyment was due to the hard work and dedication of those professional military men and women, like Walt and my humble self, who joined and served to help prevent wars from happening. I had 22 years commissioned service, active and reserve, in the Navy and never once heard a shot fired in anger. And I don't feel slighted or the slightest bit of regret, either.
See my previous comment above. I never stated that I wanted combat experience for my enjoyment. I stated that I chose to get my degree 1st, and then would join as an officer, which for other reasons, never occurred.
Now that I am all choked up about all the sacrifices you and Walt made, the question must come up, did you vote for Clinton too? I'd like to hear your reasoning, yes or no.