Most people join the military at 18 or so - not what I would call a pinnacle of wisdom and experience. Much to the contrary - I’m sure militaries know that they for the cannon fodder ranks they need to get them young.
I knew the war was insane, but I was in my 30s when it began. I don’t know her background, but I do know that I don’t want to be held permanently responsible for the stupid choices and opinions I held at 18. (At the time I thought I was a conservative - ack).
