Lets say you were theoretically sending personnel to a secret base on Mars....what would be the criteria?
Mine would be:
1. Single men and women
2. Persons with almost no family (especially close family)
3. Those whose only friends are similar persons
4. Trained in civillian/construction applications as well.
With exception of the last point, this isn't the "average" soldier, so this would be something you'd assemble from all over (and probably all
branches), and certainly not in a quickie callback to service. Therefore no, I think this buildup is exactly what it is claimed to be...too little,
too late, a waste of time and resources, and ultimately, self-defeating.
We have a man who is supposed to be our "representative" engaging in actions that over 70% of voters disagree with, and I can't simply believe that
we're not more up in arms than we are. Sorry for the political bent...but no, I don't think they're going to Mars...though we'd be better off if
they were.....

