There are abuses, I'm sure. But, I've never been around those guys that I'm aware of. Most of em I know can't hear the voices of soft-spoken females or their little grandkids. Or have herniated discs. Or ischemic heart disease associated with defoliants. Or spent more than a couple of weeks drinking the water at Camp Lejeune and are paying the consequences. But, they were fortunate in some ways. They got to old age and didn't pull the pin. What is the effect on a family from a suicide? What is that worth in VA compensation?
The younger guys did multiple tours. It takes its toll on the body and the marriage and the kids.
This thread sounds as if some of you feel vets are equivalent to welfare queens.
Join up. I'll drive you down to the recruiting center. Put yourself out there.
I seriously hope you do not lump me in there. I just have some experiences with folks who scam the systems....both sides.
Again, I get it now.