'I got your six - maybe' : a drafted versus volunteer bond, a drafted versus volunteer loss

The author argues that the bonds formed among drafted soldiers during the Vietnam War surpass the bonds of today's 'career soldiers' due to the Vietnam vets' dissimilar backgrounds, the nation's collective scorn for their service, and their lack of training. Today's servicemen and women enjoy common interests, national support and intense preparation. However, these seemingly positive changes have prevented them from developing the connections needed to help them mentally navigate their tour of duty and their post-war reality.