'Myths' Seen Distorting Military’s Image With Nation’s Youth

Unsettling myths about the military are rising among recruit-age youth and their parents, teachers, clergy and coaches — in part because they have no personal or family ties to the armed forces, according to a key Pentagon official. The DoD points out that over 60 of those surveyed believe that it is likely that a person will leave the military unable to readjust to civilian life.