Are you familiar with the INCSEA agreements? As I recall, they are still active.
Some people are so keen to start a war.
A US friend who did 8 years out of Ft Bragg says he often goes to Political campaign events of either party.
When they advocate attacking someone he always makes a point of congratulating them on their speech afterwards and asking of their family, then asks why they have not enlisted.
The never find a recruiter one falls flat when he says that is what he volunteers for 2 weekends a month and happy to arrange an appointment.
Since 2001 post 9/11 and pre Afghanistan adventure there have been no Politicians kids who have signed up in his catchment area in California.
He knows it as "Lets some other schmucks kid die syndrome"