[Harry Rex Vonner]

Well, one thing that comes to mind is fighting the longest war in American history, and Iraq. You'd probably give that credit to the General officers that are your age though, hahaha.

All who participated in the war you mention did so of their own will. None were, as in past wars, drafted by the government. Now, that is not to disparage their service but it is a significant fact.

Although some may have served out of love of country, I suspect that the large majority did so because they had few or no other employment or education options and, by serving, many doors would be opened for them for benefits of various types. If there were other options open to them, I suspect they would have so chosen. Sometimes the truth can be blunt and not politically correct.

Nonetheless, for whatever reason, they served and many were killed or permanently injured. I salute them for their service.

How about some concrete examples of the "good" provided by the younger generation that are, possibly, less melodramatic?