Society Losing Its Values, Becoming More Self-Centered, Pleasure-Driven: Veteran

Society Losing Its Values, Becoming More Self-Centered, Pleasure-Driven: Veteran
A general view is seen as a businessman crosses George street at in Sydney, Australia, on June 1, 2020. Mark Kolbe/Getty Images
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A veteran affairs advocate says Australian society is no longer driven by values, and instead has become focused on self-interest, profit, and pleasure.

Heston Russell, himself a former special forces operative who has embarked on over 200 missions, says Australian servicemen and women are often confronted with a culture shock when they leave the armed forces.