I really can't understand why we can't be proud of our forces. The go where they are told to, Do what they are trained to do and some die in the process. I know that some don't agree with the places that they are sent for one reason or another, but hey they go and do the best they can with the equipment provided (That is another thread intirely)
My Dad was in the forces so was my Brother and Sister. I know that they were all proud to have served the country. Whether or not it is because I had family and friends in the service I don't know but if I ever saw one in uniform getting stress I would be pi$$ed off.
thats my personal view and no one will ever change it. If I met one in uniform that had beed on a Tour of Duty I would be the first to shake their hand too.