You can reference the blatant over the top patriotism from starship troopers. this is a commentary on the way the media feed the public during wars, stirring up national pride. (as has been portrayed in the gulf wars by mainstream media outlets)
It also shows the false sense of bravado and belief because they are the good guys they are untouchable, war will be easy and even fun, but as they arrive they see the truth of war, not the glorified media propaganda.
It i believe also comments on the American belief they are the, for lack of a better term "world police" and tries to give a vision of what society in this u.s culture could evolve into if they are not careful.
This may be a commentary on the belief that a if a war is justified, it is alright for you to start it. (I.E. justifying the Iraq war and selling to the nation it is fine and honorable to begin it even the enemy was of no threat. it shows what may happen if a similar situation to the Iraq war happened, but the enemy was greatly underestimated)
Also the notions of becoming a "Citizen" if you do your national service, could be a comment on countries such as Israel where military service is mandatory for all citizens.
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