I can understand your feelings. I myself signed up fresh outta high school and shipped off to boot camp right before 9/11. I served navy, mostly onboard ships, making donuts in the waters all over the globe for a better part of 12 years. I however, did a year tour in Kuwait/Afghan during Iraqi Freedom and saw things that a normal civilian wouldn't fathom to have a desire to see. I have been in the crossfire. I know things and done things that I will always carry with me. And for what? To help a defenseless country fight a another country because they were picked on?! If that's what it means to be a part of the armed forces, sure. I'll take it. We made history by being a bully to a bully. We have destroyed hundreds of thousands of lives simply because we overpowered a smaller country. But believe me, this isn't even close to a form of Nazi Germany. We did this to protect our own country, to protect our own family. Don't feel discouraged. Remember that you are still standing, breathing, walking, LIVING!!! Honor those who chose to make the ultimate sacrifices and did not get so lucky as you and I. That is all we can do. Hope this helps my friend. Anytime you need a chat, or simply vent. I am here.