No, they're not, and it ticks me off.  They not only abuse our military by tearing apart their lives sending them to unnecessary wars, but then they crap all over them when they return, especially with garbage systems like the VA.  Absolutely pathetic.  What really burns me up is how the politicians wave the flag in supposed support of our military, when in actuality all they do is stir up nationalism to get their votes.  I've asked my congressman (Perlmutter) how he can sleep at night murdering our military for votes.  Since then, he stopped responding to my emails.  They really don't care one bit.