I, for one, can not comprehend why anyone would want to join the army. If there was ever a job where you are expected to leave your brains at the entrance gate it's soldiering.

My father was in the army and I think that is a misguided statement to make. Serving in the forces is a job that somebody has to do. Men and women defending this country and putting their lives on the line for others. There was a time when people didn't even have a choice.

I agree with Keith A. This thread should have been moderated.

Lizzie, thank you for starting this thread as a way for us to remember the sacrifices of members of the armed forces and of civilians in times of war and for us to thank them for those sacrifices.