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I think it’s a mistake for them to be treated as heroes or villains. Such polarities imply conscious decision-making, but their stories frequently reveal a descent away from conscious thought. In war one’s thoughts become reactive instead of proactive. “Do as you’re told” replaces “think for yourself.” Survive replaces live.
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So don't consider them as heroes or villains because they are trained? Being a hero includes training. Should a fireman that is able to run into a fire against his fear because of his training not be considered a hero too? It's almost even more admirable because they are trained to not have normal reactions to fear so they can do a job. Heroes they are because of how they end up paying for the mess in one way or another. They used conscious deciscion making to join and be trained.
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The typical level of American consciousness won’t be of much help to them; it’s what they’re already being offered, and they reject it as useless.
The only practical way to help such people is to strive to be a more conscious person yourself, such that you positively influence everyone around you.
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Right on! Let's do more conscious raising to help.