JOHN Cooper ("Where's national pride in defence", Letters, 7/6) laments we cannot get anyone to join the Australian Defence Force (ADF) as politicians and institutions indoctrinate our youth to have no regard for our country. I'm not convinced this is correct.
The last time Australians defended our country was on the Kokoda Track in 1942. Every conflict since has in my view been some American misadventure. I don't wish to diminish the courage and sacrifice of those who served, nor their pride and Australia's pride in their service. It's a noble calling.
