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I've been off ship 21 years now. As well I'm disabled. But if I was able to be back on the America I could still start up every air conditioning unit on the ship and line up the systems. My point is when I was getting out in 1980 the Navy was bringing some old timers back in to train others. The Navy had a respectable re-enlistment cash incentive at that time as well. We went from Carters military to Reagans standards and now the simple truth is we are once again way below the standards of even Carters time.

The reserves and NG's is great but it can not replace a full standing ready military nor can it be seriously considered part of the first wave military.

I totally agree, The best thing any kid with half a brain can do is SERVE!!!I will never regret what I did. I learned countless things about life and people, as well as a good start on a career from the VA is the form of a college degree. Sometimes I think It might be good to bring back the draft.