(Full disclosure, I am still a member of the KY Army National Guard) I have served over 22 years and it has changed my life for the better, I know some who have served less than six years and it has changed their life for the worse. That being said, I feel after we fix our boot camp from being soft on new recruits, we start sending troubled youth to basic training with the option of staying in 2 years and serving (including time served at basic training).
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