<p>Combine the situation in Iraq with the general lack of military service throughout most of our society and the lack of recommendations should come as no surprise. In that same vain I was talking to my 13 year old son about my oldest son (17) who is reporting to the Naval Academy next week as a member of the class of 2011. My 13 year old asked me if I was at all concerned about him, especially now that he was talking about his interest in looking at SEALS among other possible career choices. I replied that as a father I am certainly concerned, as no parent wants to see their child in a circumstance where they may be in harms way. I thought his response was remarkable both in its simplicity and substance; something that everyone should think about before they advise a young man or woman to pass on military service. </p>
<p>He said “dad, someone has to be a SEAL”</p>