How does that scumbag keep winning elections in South Carolina? Is it that there are a bunch of defense contractors there? I don't get it. No one seems to like him.
SC needs an Elon just for their state. Isn't Milti from SC?
Definitely not true. I've been around plenty of servicemembers who joined for patriotism....even before 9/11. But there are also a good number who join for the steady pay, benefits, and career training/skills development.
I joined right out of high school. I didn't have the grades for a scholarship or the desire to attend college at the time. My dad is an Air Force and Army vet so he steered me towards military service. In my mind I was only going to do it for 4 years just to kickstart my transition into adulthood, but I ended up enjoying it and stayed for 23.
I have no way of verifying this but just based on my personal experience it does feel like a majority of people join mainly for the benefits and steady pay. But it's nowhere near 99% like that guy is saying.