Quote Originally Posted by Mr. MacDougall View Post
Maybe we who are veterans need to be more visible, so that our military doesn't become a job of last resort. 'cause, you know... if we leave our national defense to those who have no other options, we'll get the military we deserve.
I agree with you to the extent we as veterans should be more visible so that the public can see who has served, and understand that many of those they respect and hold dear have served this country.

I would however caution you on your comment about those who join because they have no other options. I understand what you are saying and in some cases I believe you are correct. However all of us who served, served with some for whom the military was the last resort (for different reasons). However, I personally know many who served and changed their life because of the military. I would also remind you that there are many, for whom the military was the last resort, who gave their lives in service to this country.