[Paladin2]

Going into the NAVY at the time was also a way to AVOID the draft. Similar to tax evasion vs. tax avoidance. Going into the NG was a way to avoid getting drafted and having no choice in what assignments you'd get.

Just as we have found that having an all volunteer military is better than drafting the unwilling, the Navy, AF and NG in the '60's found themselves with a higher percentage of motivated individuals in service and apparently had fewer personnel issues.

[Jarhead1957]

Yeah, I joined while still in high school to avoid the draft. Unlike, ole Rather, I stuck it out!

As to the Navy, My three uncles who were on ship sunk in WWII would have a little trouble thinking they were draft dodgers. They would turn over in their graves, if they could hear the Liberal s--t today.

I think all reporters should post their military records before explaining military actions to us.

Give em hell Ollie!