How has the military and people in the military changed?

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 02:57:47 -0500

What changes do y'all see in today's military lifestyle, character of today's military folk, and general opinion of the military as compared to when you started out or when your parents and grandparents were in?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2017 11:04 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 11:04:42 -0500

I see more me me me attitudes and less discipline.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 2 at 2018 8:46 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 08:46:05 -0500

The military is nothing more than a microcosm of our society. As our society changes, so does our military. I think the military changes slower than society as a whole but those changes still find their way in.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 2 at 2018 2:12 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 14:12:29 -0500

The "new" military is nothing more than what our society is giving us for people. Some of it is good (the ability to adapt to new technology quickly) and some of it is bad (mentally weaker and don't have the same work ethic when it comes to the physical side). Now that is a GENERALIZED statement. I feel that no matter how the military is perceived that with everyone that is serving makes the wheel go around!

Response by Al Reynolds made Jan 5 at 2018 8:53 AM

Al Reynolds — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 08:53:06 -0500

Just off the cuff.... In my father's day no one talked about their accomplishments.... What they did was military business.... It seems like that has changed... today folks can't wait to get out front with their stories and books to follow... maybe a movie...

I remember when the green berets started wearing their new covers.... I believe they were the first special group to change their uniforms... now everyone has their own hats, blouses, ribbons, or cover. A bit confusing to me... It seems like too much time is spent dressing like a rooster.

But never fear... The Navy is still that stylish swashbuckling service it has always been. I bet the Coast Guard still has the best duty and the Air force is still running a civilian job fare with a uniform of the day as the only requirement for membership..

Response by Cpl Phillip Brame made Jan 13 at 2018 8:54 PM

Cpl Phillip Brame — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 20:54:51 -0500

The military is a direct reflection of the people it serves. What do we expect? Society has implemented changes to the way we raise our children thinking it was beneficial. Now we have what we have.

Response by SPC Corie Davis made Jan 13 at 2018 10:35 PM

SPC Corie Davis — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 22:35:24 -0500

No respect for higher echelon

Response by SSgt Thomas Hirschey made Jan 14 at 2018 9:12 AM

SSgt Thomas Hirschey — Sun, 14 Jan 2018 09:12:32 -0500

Professionalism, when the chips are down, the young Marines still fight as they have done throughout history but, when in garrison, the professionalism is out the door!