Do you still feel the obligation as a leader to accomplish the mission and assist our troops (veterans)?

I feel once a leader at any level in the military you are obligated from that point till you die. Toe tag is only excuse.

That's why I am in the job that I am in and expanding it as much as possible to incorporate more Vets. I started a work-study program through the VA and I work with young Vets which allows me to help them not make the same mistakes I made after I transitioned.

Even worse, Sgt, I often annoy myself because of my "Well, someone should do something.." view, and I end up doing it myself, (i.e buying food for the elderly veterans, paying for pet food, pet adoptions and pet vaccines for elderly veterans, and so on). Nothing major like you do, just small things that help our older brothers and sisters live a little easier, you know?
I've been out quite a while now, and I would like to say it was all that Leadership training, but quite frankly, I think its more the "Leave no one behind" view that was nudged, pushed and shoved into us all over the years.
I am not sure if it was our leadership training, or whether the military just attracts those who feel a need to step in, but I know that most everyone I volunteer with at the shelter and the food bank, have a tie to the military... and considering that we are 1% of the total, does make you wonder.