Part of me is glad they are lazy but I can not help to think just how many of them choose website like this one or facebook over actually DOING something.
Josh:
I agree with Living Proof in a sense.
However, I decided to include the following letter from my son from yesterday. He's been in Afghanistan for the past year (different government agency, not military), and his letter made me wonder why
some people are so lazy that all they do is ski and bike rather than really DOING something. 
Hi Dad,
My wife was bugging me today that I needed to write you back. Thank god we have women to give us reminders and remember birthdays and such!
I think you're right about the whole lack of communication in a combat zone. There's just something about this place that shuts people off to one another. People also tend to lose their personal interaction skills the longer they are here. Some of the guys that have been here three years can barely have a conversation with another person. The pace and danger here have changed how people talk to each other and it really puts off those newcomers. I had a little breakdown when I was in CT over Christmas myself.
Carly and I had a great trip to Tanzania in Feb/March. We ran a marathon, climbed Kilimanjaro, and then went on safari. It was great and Carly has a million photos if you're interested. Last September we went to Ireland and spent about nine days exploring. In May we're heading to Turkey, and in June to Denmark and Sweden.
I'll try and get a picture of what I live in. It's basically a 20 foot shipping container. I haven't taken any pictures yet, but I probably should before I leave. Like my three years in the army I don't think I'll ever forget this place. And even though it can suck here quite often, I'll probably be a better person for it.
Seriously, everyone has their own life path, and there is nothing wrong with the fact that mine differs from yours.
Doesn't mean I am lazy or less of a person.
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