VeteransMilitary Genes'This was not the future I saw my child taking … but the military was in his genes'SaveMark Us Preferred on GooglePrintThe author's grandson playing soldier. Photo courtesy of authorBattlefields Staff6/19/2023|Updated: 6/19/20230:00X 1CommentaryParents have been known to encourage, guide, direct, and even threaten their children when making a career choice.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.