Grandfather in WW2. Father in Vietnam.
The recruiters tried to call me early in the morning every day the first summer after high school. I ignored and ignored them. That was the best time in history to join the military. Early '90s. Practically nothing going on. I really considered going to the Air Force or Navy to learn some skills in tech, aviation etc. while also getting money for college, and now I really regret not doing it. I don't advise anyone to join the military today, however.