One member does not mean every member is worried about that. It's an ego issue for one person, unrelated to the military. He would be that way regardless of his accomplishments. .. "elusive valor" .. "swooping in and claiming glory in WW2" .. "dogma" .. I'm not sure you have any real comprehension of history or the words you are using in your rant. I'm not defending the US's militaristic attitude, but your rant reeks of misplaced angst and ignorance. Again, I completely disagree with America's World Police ideology, but your hatred/resentment of everything military-related says a lot about you. Just like anyone who gets upset when people mention a bond formed through football or a fraternity. There's a lot to be said about special bonds that can only be formed through shared experience. If you want to try to understand this a little better, from non-biased sources that absolutely do not glorify war, you should read Band of Brothers by Stephen E. Ambrose.