Laws, ordinances & statutes should

[BlasterBob]

I am a believer that the laws, ordinances and statutes or whatever should be adjusted or changed to allow military personnel to be served alcoholic beverages beginning at age 18. Yes, some of the younger guys get a little rambunctious when they get a few in them but they are old enough to wear the military uniforms, get shot at and even die for our Country etc., so why not.
Another thorn in my side was when I was in the Army, a SFC and I drove a pick up into town during duty hours to get some lumber to make some modifications at the NCO club. We were in clean fatigues and were stopped in town (Fairbanks, AK) by an MP and told to head back to base/post immediately. The old SFC told the MP that we'd do that when we were finished making our purchase in town. He also told the MP (who I guess was only doing his job) that we can fight and even die in these fatigues but the public can't see us in them??

[BlasterBob]

Oops, looks like I am the only one feeling that our underage troops need a little more relaxation with this particular age restriction. Apparently a lot more old fuddie duddies here than I had anticipated. <;-((

[Fentonite]

Nope, I agree with ya. And I drank my share of E-club beer when I was 18, and got more than a little rambunctious.

[SideShow Bob]

When I was in, we also were able to consume on post at the E-club. And the bars in the adjacent cities/towns overlooked under aged soldiers being served. Wheather for economic or patriotic, reasons are unknown. Also at the time the legal drinking age of my home state was 19.
I also agree, if you are old enough to volunteer to be a mobile bullet stopper and serve your country, you should be old enough to walk into a bar and get a drink. And to be able to purchase a handgun.

[jerrymrc]

I agree with ya as well Bob. BTW missed ya in Raton last week.

[stevelkinevil]

Amen I couldn't agree more.

[BushMasterBoy]

At the enlisted club at Lowry AFB, I stood inline to get a enlisted club membership. The lady at the counter looked at my ID card and asked if I was old enough to drink. The assistant club manager was watching over her shoulder. I replied "I'm old enough to kill" and the manager said "give that man a card". I was 17...

true story

[Irving]

Shouldn't be just enlisted. Drinking age is about responsibilty, and being enlisted doesn't make one responsible.

[Eggysrun]

I think our servicemen should be allowed to consume alcohol overseas much like other countries that have beer "rations" would seriously help with morale

[sniper7]

im all for it!