It's a fact that all those lost to war are "someone's 'children'"
It's also a fact that no one in this all volunteer military is a CHILD!!!
Our Soldiers, Airman, Marines and Sailors are valiant men and women that CHOSE TO SERVE!!!!
THEY ARE NOT VICTIMS, THEY ARE HEROES TO US ALL!!
My undying thank you to those that have fallen in this and every war this country has faced.
Fregards,
Mrs
Actually, that could be reasonably disputed.
The Army does indeed recruit 17 year olds before their Senior High School year. I know, because I have a son who is a recruit and currently in Army Basic Training, and though he aspires to be considered a man, I'd have been more comfortable letting him make the choice a year from now.
Apparently, his mother and I disagree.
Perhaps you might also disagree with me that a 17 year old is still a child in most ways.