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I think the quote goes recognition and praise trumps sex and money. Guys join the army for what? Loose their lives for what?

• abledon 8y ago
  They join the army to protect their nation and the privileges we have. So your family can have dinner at night without worrying about people from a neighboring land busting in and stealing your property , kidnapping murdeing raping family etc They are people who are signing up for a job whose work benefits are medium probability of making their spouses widows and single parents overnight
  • kopo 8y ago
    Ceremony and tradition, parades and costume, medals and ribbons exist for what reason?
  • sailfast 8y ago
    They also join because of solid signing bonuses, good training, GI Bill, and a good resume item. Let’s not kid ourselves about the economic make-up of our enlisted military. I am not saying that they did not sign up for the other reasons as well, and by saying this I don’t think I am undermining their commitment to serve or their intent, but in a volunteer force it is also about money, and we’re going to have to pay a lot more to meet recruitment targets.