You hit the nail on the head. When the fun and games stops, we have to understand, and bow in absolute gratitude, to the Marines, soldiers, sailors, airmen, coasties and even the merchies, who get this job done.
We are depending on them to do a job that, unfortunately, far too many in our nation don't recognize as honorable and necessary. But they will do it nonetheless, BECAUSE they are in service to the United States of America, the best and greatest nation this world has ever seen.
You're still not answering the question: Did you ever make a fist without your wanger in it? Simple. Even you can understand the question. If you have no service record, shut up. If you have, tell us about it.