VOR,
I always counted the days til we returned state side when we deployed. No matted where we went it was never as good as the states to me (no offence intended to anyone). We only stayed a week in Panama during Just Cause but even then we counted the days or at least I did.
Nilsen,
The way I look at it and I am wrong very often is that holding up your end of a contract that you will fully entered is just part of growing up. Most recruits in the military are 17 to 21 years old and for some the hardest thing they ever did was cut the grass at home. When I joined I knew it was going to suck but most everything that builds character does in one way or another. Some people just cannot or will not take responsibility for thier own actions. That is part of the code of conduct and is covered in the oath if I remember correctly.
I guess what I am trying to say is if the military just lets them go without making them take responsibility then what have they learned? If they get away with this what will they try in the future?
I hope I haven't rambled while writing this and it makes a little sense.
Have a great weekend all.
Robert
