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I was drafted at the age of 22 by JFK in 1961 after that wall was constructed in Berlin in 1961. I was far from happy about it at the time as I had other plans. But I must say that the discipline in basic training at Ft. Leonard Wood (little Korea) did wonders for my crappy attitude and my eventual service with the Old Guard at Arlington National Cemetery gave me excellent preparation for later life. I highly recommend a few years of military service for every young American, voluntarily or involuntarily as a mighty fine life experience. The GI Bill paid for my college education and now VA is providing me with the best medical care I have ever received.

"I was drafted at the age of 22 by JFK in 1961 after that wall was constructed in Berlin in 1961. I was far from happy about it at the time as I had other plans. But I must say that the discipline in basic training at Ft. Leonard Wood (little Korea) did wonders for my crappy attitude and my eventual service with the Old Guard at Arlington National Cemetery gave me excellent preparation for later life. I highly recommend a few years of military service for every young American, voluntarily or involuntarily as a mighty fine life experience. The GI Bill paid for my college education and now VA is providing me with the best medical care I have ever received."

...very well said! I did the 13 weeks of initial (OSUT) at Ft. Lost-in-the-Woods while over 30. It did a lot for my sorry Baby Boomer rear end, too.