Originally Posted by
vyperdriver
Having escaped from that institution of higher learning in 93 when virtually everyone who wanted to attend pilot training was shown the door with explanation that needs of the A F come first many of my classmates decided and did leave the USAF as soon as was possible as the full picture of the unidirectional nature of loyalty became fully realized. I was fortunate to work my way back into flight school, but after 20 yrs of service I can't legitimately make a case for keeping the school open. I met and worked with hundreds of fine officers that didn't attend. Honestly I'd be a fan of closing the whole school and put the savings in to new airframes.
I'm always surprised at hearing a number of USAFA grads (with good careers and post-USAF careers) I've worked with over the years says they think the school should be closed.