That's why you can be a Marine then go on and be an actor, lawyer, CEO, teacher or doctor. It's only a part of what you choose to do with your life. Then you look back when your 50-60 and wish you'd of been part of an organization like the Army, Navy, Marines or Air Force.
We all make "choices" and then live with them.
Man you are so right. If I felt the way I do today 20 yrs ago. i may have taken a different path. all I can do now is regret having not served in any capacity.