As a would be line doggie (was seperated from ROTC on a medical, to my regret, neurological reasons, grand mall siezures will do that). I agree, too many are too unwilling to "get into the war" and it's hard for those of us who want to get in. I know, as I finally finished my undergrad and I have been applying my arse off to find a job to do my part. So far, no dice. I lost my stepfather on 9/11 as many of you know, and I promised my mom if I couldn't be a shooter, I'd do my best to support them. I still want to, I'm young, relatively healthy, (I'd never pass the MEPS station with my siezure history) and I want to serve SOMEHOW! I love this nation, and I even voulenteered for the Bush campaign, being an out of work smoe like me.
I guess what hurts the most is people I know, people I went on those FTXs and STRAC lanes with are fighting and in some cases, dying out there. People I care about. I owe them, and my stepfather my service, I am just trying to find a way to give it.