There's a lack of hard information on why propensity to serve is falling, and whether there's an ideological shift in attitude toward military service.
This Veterans Day, we can commit to serving one another in order to bring our country back from the brink of division, says the author of this commentary.
Marine Corps Commandant Gen. David Berger on Thursday warned that even though the leaders are retired, when they voice their views loudly it reflects on those currently serving in the military.
As the effort to end the U.S. war in Afghanistan continues to unfold, public support for the military as an institution has remained high, as has appreciation for service members themselves.
By Dwight Stirling, University of Southern California