https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/past-present-and-future-military-service <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>We who have served since 1973 have done so because we wanted to, not because we had to. I cannot speak for others but I chose to serve my country because I love it and I believe in it. I served with 2 different generations of Americans both of which were dedicated to service of a country that gave them the right to be free at the cost of so many lives since the first shot fired at Lexington and Concord. Lets not forget those soldiers who throughout our history have given their lives so that we may live our lives the way that we choose. Sat, 05 Jul 2014 15:28:11 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/past-present-and-future-military-service <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>We who have served since 1973 have done so because we wanted to, not because we had to. I cannot speak for others but I chose to serve my country because I love it and I believe in it. I served with 2 different generations of Americans both of which were dedicated to service of a country that gave them the right to be free at the cost of so many lives since the first shot fired at Lexington and Concord. Lets not forget those soldiers who throughout our history have given their lives so that we may live our lives the way that we choose. SPC Charles Brown Sat, 05 Jul 2014 15:28:11 -0400 2014-07-05T15:28:11-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/past-present-and-future-military-service?n=171516&urlhash=171516 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Well said <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="84498" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/84498-spc-charles-brown">SPC Charles Brown</a>! and thank you for your service and dedication to your country. 1SG Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 05 Jul 2014 20:31:35 -0400 2014-07-05T20:31:35-04:00 2014-07-05T15:28:11-04:00