We’re may talking about different things.
The US military is a social institution, that reflects current American society. To say that it cannot, or should not, is fantasy.
Whether we like it or not, that’s reality. And we, as a nation, will likely pay a heavy price for it. Again.
Nice exposition though, we probably agree on a lot of things - at least we’re not in the camp of those who insult current troops with labels like ‘woke p*ssies’. Good grief.