Apology accepted. I didn't understand that your handle (name) actually indicated that you are not America.
And I'll admit that I took this personally...many years ago I was one of the Army's leading college recruiters and it truly irriated me to see them besmirched.
In the US it is very easy for kids to get into college and then run out of money and/or energy to continue with their studies. Typically students fresh out of the military are energetic, focused and more mature than those of comparable age. Two to four years in the military often makes a for better college student.
Until we meet again...
I know you did you job well Brother. I volunteered and was accepted for drill sergeant duty. We both put in many long hours and I am sure we did a great service for our country our soldiers/selves. I entered the US Army(RA) 1967 knew fully well what my recruiter was doing. I thank that recruiter for turning my life around and giving me hope where there was none. Recruiters are consultants who can give hope and prosperity to many students who would otherwise wind up in the soup-line blaming America for their demise.God bless the Recruiters.
Not to bismirch recruiters, but if I had a dime for every lie my recruiter told me, I'd be rich. Conversations with other vets in my adult life have left me to believe that my experience is very much the norm.