My grandfather was a diamond 4 Marine who fought at Iwo Jima. Had 2 uncles in the Marine corps (Vietnam) and 1 uncle who served two tours for the Army in Vietnam and a Great Uncle that served in WWII and Korea. I agree with your quoted comments and I don't believe any one debated that notion.

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