Originally Posted by
Purple Drank
There are plenty of "nexGen" mil guys who cut their teeth wearing reflective belts in the ME..who couldn't get a new desert flight suit approved due to budget issues. Meanwhile, their base dropped 6 figures to entertain a gaggle of generals or fund a band.
Those guys know the score.
It'd be interesting to see where the various prior-mil stand with regards to the failed TA and other DAL issues. There may be a considerable difference in viewpoints between those that have separated from AD versus those that have retired (Joe Thomas). Those that came up with the policies such as disco belts at the 'Deid vs those that had to follow said policies, and how these viewpoints shape their ideas and thought processes with dealing with management and the next TA going forward.