War is Hell. So sayeth men wiser and more experienced than I. For most of the planet, it is an abhorrent last resort. For a small minority, it is a means to an end. Most Americans believe it is something that should never be entered into lightly, because those we send into that meat grinder need to believe that their sacrifice means something. They will never be the same afterwards, so they deserve our support before, during, and after their service fighting against an enemy we have deemed it necessary to engage.
The military used to be self-sufficient. Sure they needed manufacturers to provide them with supplies and weaponry, but setting up camps, repairing equipment, feeding the troops - everything used to be done by the soldiers. When they left the service, they had training and experience that could be translated into "civilian" employment prospects.
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