Where are the ordinary army personnel in all of this?

Seeing that I've gotten a few military visitors (welcome!), with all the fatigue of troops being extended in Afghanistan and Iraq being stretched (hopefully pull out sooner than later and then staying home for what, at least two weeks???, sarcasm boys and gals)..

so how does the military feel about all this blustering about by the President and going into other territories for military exercises that really have no business being held? You can stay anonymous but I'd love some feedback guys..and gals..