One only has to look at the performance of the economy to understand how it shapes the perspective of America's youth about military service.

We have kept memorabilia from our days in military service. When we realized that Marge was eligible for a presidential unit citation, and medals and ribbons designating places where the hospital shop docked and she served during the war, I went to work. It took a lot of paperwork and phone calls, but I am pleased she finally will get her awards.

“Choosing a branch of service is like buying a car. What looks the shiniest and goes 0-60 the fastest may not be what will benefit you the most in the long run. You have to consider the overall cost of ownership.”

I don't know about his military service, but he was never a pharmaceuticals executive.

I had other priorities in the 60's than military service

I urge all interested high school seniors to consider making an application to our nation's military service academies,