I am a grey haired military retiree. This was a wonderful article and "spot on." I never pushed our sons or daughter to join. But you are correct....it doesn't matter what we think....it matters what they think and why. By the way: two of the boys are retired (one medically, the other when eligible)...the third is still in but planning his retirement. As for the grandchildren. None of the nine have followed the examples of their grandfathers or fathers.
Thanks for commenting. None of my children have any interest in joining. They’re great candidates (good grades, team sports, etc…) and I think that we have provided a good example of service to nation… but they would prefer to serve other ways.
A powerful, very insightful, and much needed analysis.
I am a grey haired military retiree. This was a wonderful article and "spot on." I never pushed our sons or daughter to join. But you are correct....it doesn't matter what we think....it matters what they think and why. By the way: two of the boys are retired (one medically, the other when eligible)...the third is still in but planning his retirement. As for the grandchildren. None of the nine have followed the examples of their grandfathers or fathers.
Thanks for commenting. None of my children have any interest in joining. They’re great candidates (good grades, team sports, etc…) and I think that we have provided a good example of service to nation… but they would prefer to serve other ways.