Everyone who earns an honest living serves their country.
You appear to have fallen into the socialist fallacy that only government-directed activities are valid or useful.
No I have not. But I do think it wouldn't hurt young people to do something for their country. Many do as volunteer firemen/women etc. Not everyone earns their living honestly anymore either. Many work off the books . So I am a socialist am I?. Well thats got to be the best laugh I have gotten so far today. Thanks I needed one. Have a nice day!