It was getting gross when I left in the mid 'teens. Officers are ... Like... Straight outta Portland. I remember, fat, brown, short rule following slaves as my fellow officers with a smattering of simp-soyboys and the occasional jock who only cares about football.

There was more though. My fellow officers were mostly there for the wrong reasons. Very little care given to The Constitution and it's violations. Most have never even read it let alone studied it. There seemed to be an undertone of blackmail happening. Hard for me to describe but you see some people do seriously bad shit... And walk away! Buried. While some other fucker splits some hair thin rule the wrong way and gets fucking killed. I never really could explain it. I think the higher-ups have a pervasive blackmail net running in the officer class. It makes the most sense.

Anyway if you are in the military GET OUT. Seriously. Medical is excellent way. Talk to the DAV on your way out. Join and use their services. Take their money if you can but avoid the VA for actual medical advice. If you are considering going in, do not do it. There is no level where you can help. Stay in your community. Protect yor family. Raise good kids and build wealth. Homeschool and remain independent. Good luck.