Originally Posted by
Deuce130
It seems folks are pining for something that never was. Or at least hasn't been the norm for the past 20-30 years.
You can make that at least 40 years. I joined in 1970, and it was well-known that a full career would probably include one or more non-flying assignments. That didn't deter any young guys: "Who cares? That's way in the future. I want an F-4 and I want it now!"