Thank you for a civil response. I apologize for my comment. I also want to add that you painted a very rosy picture of the military and while under ideal condit

Thank you for a civil response. I apologize for my comment. I also want to add that you painted a very rosy picture of the military and while under ideal conditions everything you said can occur, the reality could be much different. Also, what triggered me was your “leftist” comment. The military is essentially a social welfare system funded by tax payers. I’ve never met a person who joined because they wanted to be a hero or because of some sort of prestige. Almost everyone joins because of the benefits or travel or because their families forced the issue, among other reasons. It would be great if our government offered similar incentives using tax money for other career paths. As I understand it, it’s a “leftist” ideal that is constantly being shot down by the “right”. Maybe I’m wrong about that. Anyway, you seem like a decent man and your daughter sounds like she was raised well. I’m sure she will make a fine officer someday.