What is happening to our military?

SGT Neil Chandler — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 00:07:44 -0400

Why do people not have respect or honor anymore when they put on the uniform? Is there any hope?

Response by TSgt Terry Hudson made Apr 16 at 2015 12:47 AM

TSgt Terry Hudson — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 00:47:49 -0400

I can only speak for the Air Force, but our branch is more worried about feelings then they are installing the core values, breaking recruits down and building them up, and teaching what it means to truly serve our country. We are slowly turning into a business or corporation. I think we need go back to our roots. The AF is soft and we need to re-blue our our whole branch.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 16 at 2015 1:03 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 01:03:27 -0400

We as a force mirror our society. As our societal values and behaviors change, so will our recruits. Unfortunately this has brought upon some of the behaviors you're describing. Here's what I would suggest SGT Neil Chandler : Square away your part of the world. Don't give up. As you progress your influence will continue to grow.

My first unit as a new troop was absolutely FUBAR. As a new PVT I didn't have a PSG for the first 3 months because nobody bothered to assign me to a Platoon. There were several of us who were extremely unhappy with the lack of leadership and competence in the unit. I chose to leave the USAR via conditional release while one of my E4 buddies stayed. The next time I saw him was 3 years later. I was a new 2LT and he was an E6. He became the leader that unit desperately needed and had an immensely positive effect. You can do the same.

Response by SMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 16 at 2015 11:52 AM

SMSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 11:52:59 -0400

It is every active duty members responsibility to grow the Profession of Arms. If you think there is an issue, start working towards correcting it by being an example for others.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Apr 16 at 2015 11:55 AM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 11:55:19 -0400

Stolen Valor is here to stay. Some people are compelled by ego to portray what they have not earned.

Response by PO2 Mark Saffell made Apr 16 at 2015 12:05 PM

PO2 Mark Saffell — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 12:05:12 -0400

I voted yes but we have to end this political correctness junk. People need to pull up there pants. Grow some thick skin. Follow the Chain of Command and obey the UCMJ. If a person joins the military they need to understand what they are getting themselves in for. I took pride in my salute and my uniform. I think it's up to the NCO's to lead by example