Alot of people think we should bring our troops home. Why? If we do that then the war will be in our backyard. Is that what you want. I certainly do not. I have very high regards for all our troops fighting for our safety as well the rest of the world. I pray the war will end soon. But, I seriously doubt it. I fear this war will go on for many years to come. None our soldiers were forced to join the U.S. forces, they did it because they felt some kind of calling. The fighting between ourselves about our troops is not helping anything, support them and their families in this time of need, instead of arguing and fighting about it.

None our soldiers were forced to join the U.S. forces, they did it because they felt some kind of calling.

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Not necessarily true.  I have served in the US Army for 9 years - active duty, national guard & reserves (currently).  People I know have joined for many reasons.  These include:

- a calling or sense of duty (as you mentioned)

- college money

- looking for adventure

- economic necessity

- a path to citizenship

- "go to the Army or go to jail" - yes, some people in their late teens/early 20's are still given that choice in court

I joined up initially for college money & adventure.  I reenlisted in 2006 out of a sense of duty as well as pursuing another avenue for retirement benefits.