If you've never served in the military than you can't criticize those who have.

[southernyankeebelle]

115. Well I know my dad and father-in-law both joined because of WWII but both liked the

life and they saw it as an opportunity to travel and meet people. My dad would have never met my mother in Italy. He met her after the war was way over. They married and we travelled all over the world. I would never take away from those wonderful trips and places we lived. Same way with my husband and travelling the world. Wouldn't trade it in the world. It's a wonderful life. But it takes special people who are willing to do it and their spouses have to be willing to go with them.

Yes they also stayed and made a career for the benefits at the time. Both my dad and father-in-law when they retired were able to get free health care and dental care for their families. That was in the early 60s. I remember my mother was able to get my little sister her braces when they weren't doing them. Now we have to pay in Tricare. So am 65 and this is the first month am on Medicare and Tricare for Life. I don't know what the difference is between Tricare Primary which I had and Tricare for Life. Unless it means I don't have to pay a co pay any more. I don't know.