There are always losses associated with gains, of course
Moos the primary function of a Soldier is to fulfil the wishes of his government with force and (unless it's a preemptive strike) after all Diplomacy has failed.
A Soldier is a paid killer and don't missunderstand me, I have no issue with that, however i have an issue when people warp the truth and make a Solder look like a friggen hero who goes out helping kids and performs acts of wounder that would make Jesus blush with jealousy.