“We could sure use a few guys like that these days.”
We have tons of folks like that serving today in Iraq, Afghanistan, and recently, off the coast of Somalia.
I hope that we can survive long enough for them to move in to leadership positions, like young Duncan Hunter has.
I agree with you both, and I said as much when I mentioned the best traditions of our military. I intended to express that dearth of courage and leadership in our greater society, particularly in our elected officials. Those who serve in our military have my greatest admiration and respect. I often wonder though if we as a nation are still worthy of them.