I’m going to hazard a guess that you’ve not been in the military or you’d understand that one of the things the military does well is career placement and development. This would enhance the previous training while in high school/career-tech by placing the new military member to take advantage of that training. Then, further career development in that job plus leadership training = more bang for the taxpayer $$$ and the military member has great civilian opportunities.
No, I haven’t been in the military—and I’m always hearing about how much help our vets need getting jobs when they get out.
I’d also venture to say that I’m in a part of the country and sort of town where a parent would as likely sue the college as celebrate it, were their binky to sign up after graduation.
BTW, I don’t doubt the value of military experience. Also, I’ve had two extended family members in the military in recent decades—one as a JAG and the other as a Seal. Both had all the qualities to advance in the private sector with or without their military experience.