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.
No, war was just a prerequisite for military service, a chance to punch God only knows what kind of ticket. I can't imagine what that makes the rest of us who joined for minor reasons like sense of duty, or a desire to give something back to our country and help protect her.