More than two dozen military service members reached out to The Epoch Times, saying they are discouraging their children from donning the uniform. This marks the end of a legacy for some families, and a tough decision for all.
Chris Collins served in the Coast Guard for nearly 12 years before “getting kicked out” in 2022 for refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine, he said. And he now plans to “steer” his two children away from joining the military. “It has a lot to do with distrust and the current culture,” he told The Epoch Times.
“I actually convinced my brother to join shortly after he left high school,” Mr. Collins said. “He picked the Air Force as his branch, and I regret the decision to encourage him to join because it didn’t work out well for him.”…