My son recently finished a 4 year enlistment in the Marines. He did not re-enlist, and with Brandon/Austin/Milley etc. in charge, I think that was a wise decision.
First-term Marines are slow to sign on for another enlistment
my son had a friend who was in the army. The kid had a boss who got him drunk and re-signed up for another hitch. The kid did not take it sitting down but went to the camp commander with a list of witnesses that he had been railroaded. He got out with an apology and an honorable discharge.
The kid is out and doing very welll. No need to be in the service, there are plenty of great money jobs for men with discipline and drive.
I absolutely agree with you......
....the sad part is we will lose the good guys, and I bet your son is a good guy!