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Originally Posted by GaryW

Not sure on being weak, especially Military.



We have so many smart weapons that it only makes sense to cut back on how many enlisted and officer personnel you need. It becomes a well oiled machine. 40 years ago you might need 100 people to build a car, now you might need 4 to watch the computers.



The Military is really advanced at this time. I do not see many countries that can compete with what we got. I know other countries are bigger in size. but that does not matter like in WW1 or 2. It is not the ground forces that fight the big part of any battle. Cruise missiles from the ships now do alot of damage from a long ways off, Stealth fighters and now stealth ships.



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zumwalt-class_destroyer.



We as a country should be proud of any one the serves or served this county. That is the Bottom Line as far as I am concerned. I whole heartedly believe that any personnel endure a injury in defense of this Great Nation, that person should be Generously taken care of the rest of their life. Not sure why we have groups raising money to help injured military vets and so one with medical coverage and housing and jobs and food. 1000 % UNREAL!!! Now that is just me, but like I always say..



For those that serve or have served, I say this to you and your family:

To respond to a number of your points this thread would have to be converted to the political side. However the issue of our strength is a matter of public record. We have had several of our top military leaders testify before congress that our ability to participate in one theater, much less several, has been severely diminished.

You and I do agree though on the thanks we owe to those who have served.