salute

I agree. It take a lot of courage to put yourself in harms way so other people don't have to. And to do it voluntarily, while others are relaxing at home. :-)

Two words: free tuition

Why is "militarying" called "the service" when it's actually about the use of force,
while policing is called "the force" when their motto is "to serve and protect"?

For the same reason a parkway is where you drive, and a driveway is where you park. ;-p