Of course I've read the Lord of the Rings(multiple times, in fact). It's epic fantasy. And taken in the context that you doing in in the spirit of humor rather than spite, it is actually pretty funny.
I took the comment to be of the viewpoint of those who would have the general public belive that the only reason people serve is because they have no other option, that college is off the table and the civillian workforce is too competeitive. There are certiant individuals that still belive that.
I guess I just get a little defensive sometimes, so if if I seem quick to draw, I apologize.
I also have to note that while our new ACU's are not the most attractive uniforms, the orcs are way worse, hands down.
As one of those Soldiers, I find this comment actually pretty insulting. When the next President is sworn in we will do the best possible job for him or her that we can, because we are bound to do it. We go where, and do what we are told to, because that is our duty. We are Soldiers sworn to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.
That said, nothing I say here is going to sway the likes of you since you seem to be of the crowd that belives that the only type of soldier in the military is one that has no other opportunities anywhere else. You couldn't be more wrong, but I haven't the energy nor the time to waste debating with you.
But as a officer, and a soldier who has friends and subordinates in the war zone, I ask you to please keep a lid on the thoughtless comments. I can't tell you what it's like having people over there and not being able to be there with them. They are always on your mind.
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Of course I've read the Lord of the Rings(multiple times, in fact). It's epic fantasy. And taken in the context that you doing in in the spirit of humor rather than spite, it is actually pretty funny. I took the comment to be of the viewpoint of those who would have the general public belive that the only reason people serve is because they have no other option, that college is off the table and the civillian workforce is too competeitive. There are certiant individuals that still belive that. I guess I just get a little defensive sometimes, so if if I seem quick to draw, I apologize. I also have to note that while our new ACU's are not the most attractive uniforms, the orcs are way worse, hands down.
As one of those Soldiers, I find this comment actually pretty insulting. When the next President is sworn in we will do the best possible job for him or her that we can, because we are bound to do it. We go where, and do what we are told to, because that is our duty. We are Soldiers sworn to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. That said, nothing I say here is going to sway the likes of you since you seem to be of the crowd that belives that the only type of soldier in the military is one that has no other opportunities anywhere else. You couldn't be more wrong, but I haven't the energy nor the time to waste debating with you. But as a officer, and a soldier who has friends and subordinates in the war zone, I ask you to please keep a lid on the thoughtless comments. I can't tell you what it's like having people over there and not being able to be there with them. They are always on your mind.