I haven't worn a uniform in over a half century, hell, it's closer to 60 years now, but if you want to know about 1970 and the complete clusterf**k that was southeast Asia, I'm your guy.
However, it's 2026 and I'll defer my opinions to Sarge regarding out military's capability as well as its shortcomings as he is the only one here with firsthand knowledge on the situation. But I would bet that our military is still hindered by politicians and bureaucrats that never laced a pair of boots, just like a lifetime ago.
What I can't comprehend are those here that seem to be actively hoping for failure without suggesting a solution.
What's that old saying, if you're not part of the solution, you're........