Now we know why the military doesn't want any crusty old men enlisting, don't we?
I've always felt that when a man puts on his country's uniform there is an unspoken contract. He says
"I will put my life in harms way for my country". The country in turn says
"I will bring you home." The U.S. did not honor it's side of the contract, and stands without honor for it.
Boonie Rat
MACV SOCOM, PhuBai/Hue '65-'66