Not to worry, the military isn't taking these folks anymore. There was a time when after every employer closed the door in your face, well, there's always the Army. Those days are gone. The military is in the historically unprecedented position these days to take only the best from a huge pool of interested applicants. Good for the military? Sure. Right now. Wait till things get better out in the civilian world.
Fact is people join the military for myriad reasons, only one of which is patriotism. People join to do their duty. They join because of family tradition. Indeed, some join because they want to be tested in battle, to get the opportunity to fight and kill. Some join to get away from a bad crowd back home, to escape their lousy town, loser friends and family. Others join to see the world. Some join for college money. And yes, many enlist because it is a job that pays well with great benefits --for now.
you are preaching to the wrong choir. I did 10 years in the Army, and discharged honorably. I am glad to be out and will never advocate anyone to join, especially not my kids. I am all for conscription (2 years) unless there is a college deferment. I do not see the professional force as a real job or career and honestly think it’s turning a generation of kids dependent on the federal government, psychic treatment, and just the overall feeling that you can’t really do anything but the military. Sorry but that’s my personal opinion.
Add to your list: Some fags join to sodomize other queers and gain easy access other queers.