There really is a growing trend in America to be anti-military. Look at politics and the political climate. The democrats are very anti-military. Those communities and states that are very left are very anti-military.

I have friends in the Portland ANG that don't wear their military uniforms to and from work. They don't want to be seen in their communities wearing the uniform because they get too many ugly comments and looks. And they especially tell their kids to be quiet about what mom/dad do.

Our country only appreciates the military when there's a tough job to do (not in all places, but it's getting worse). Yes, it's the cost of doing business, and yes, freedom's not for free, but it's all great until you start quantifying the business expense, then management isn't so keen on it. And of course it's worse when your union says "the military guys are screwing their buddies, and taking money away from the non military guys" Once' the union buys into this left of center garbage then it's time to say "fights on."

If the union and the company want to fight about military leave and federal law, then so be it. Let's fight. I am tired of hearing "but I support the military." Only to be rooted out as a liar when you put your money on the table and ante up.