ya know....i um....dont really think about it.

When in public, I would expect them to reflect the code of conduct that they have been trained with, especially if they are in uniform. When in a private party situation, cut loose and have fun. They have earned it !! Some of the funniest and best party animals that I have had the honor of rubbing shoulders with are Military Personnel. God bless them all.

I think they are making enough of a sacrifice . I don't expect anymore.

I guess I would expect them to set a good example both in this country and wherever they are stationed.

Well, this is admittedly a jaded view point, as I'm a retired Chief Petty Officer (US Navy). But hey! I'm civilian now so I technically qualify, right? There is the obvious "support and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic" and all the other stuff every servicemember in the US swears to. BUT there are other aspects that I fully expect: I expect every single Sailor, Soldier, and Airman to comport themselves with dignity and respect at all times in foreign countries. They are ALL ambassadors representing America. To do otherwise is dishonorable. I expect every servicemember to work as part of a TEAM. Contrary to the Army's slogan "Army of One", no single person acts alone in the military. From the supply people, to the medical personell, to the leaders, to the grunts, to the pay clerks: you are ALL part of a team and you cannot do it alone. I expect the servicemembers to take care of their families. Spend the time you can with them. Communicate. Learn about the family support services that can help your spouses while you are gone. Keep your records up to date for them. I expect senior NCO's to keep an eye out for those with families and take care of your juniors so they CAN take care of their families. Bust your *ss for your families. It's hard enough work even if you're NOT in the military. The military is an all volunteer service in the US. That means everyone in it made the personal decision to enlist or take a commission. For the few who choose to undercut your fellow servicemembers by b*tching about how much you hate the military, how unfair it is, or whatever else: YOU VOLUNTEERED! The military ISN'T a cakewalk, it ISN'T a civilian job, and no-one ever promised it was going to be otherwise. If you don't like the military, then knuckle down, do the best you can, serve your time honorably, and get out with all the benefits and education you can. Servicemen ultimately defend the rights of EVERY American citizen. That's part of the job. And that includes the rights of those you DON'T agree with as well. This is perhaps one of the most painful, if not THE most painful aspect about being in the military. You are fighting for the rights of the people who protest against you and hate your guts simply for who you are. Freedom of speech applies to them as well. You are fighting for the rights of the people who do not hold the same religious beliefs that you do. Freedom of religion applies to them as well. Freedoms aren't freedoms unless they apply to EVERYBODY. I expect the senior NCOs to be paragons of virture and honor. I expect you to go toe-to-toe your seniors, including the officers, if that's what's required to get things done RIGHT. I expect you to sacrifice your career ambitions if required to do your job right. I expect you to take care of those under you to the maximum extent possible and if you fail, I expect you to accept the responsibility. That's enough for now. I think you get the point.

I expect the same from civilians as Military Personnel. I expect you to treat people how you would like to be treated. Hand out smiles to everyone you meet. Be courteous to everyone. Help out those who are in need. Love your family with all your soul and never take them for granted.

i expect respect as i would from anyone working on the clock.