Originally Posted by HeH8Me

BL: Yes, there are some people who take advantage of the system, but I will also caveat it that they are in the slim minority. I’ve been at my airline for almost 2 years now after I retired from active duty. After 21 years of working with ANG and AFRES folks I can tell you most are very dedicated patriots, good pilots who are working a difficult balancing act between their units and the airline. I’ve flown with folks from 11 different carriers throughout my career and was not envious of that balancing act between wearing the uniform and serving while also their obligations to the airline, with the addition of trying to be proficient in two separate airframes, which have completely different missions. I know personally it would have drained me quite a bit. So I do have a lot of respect for the guys who have and still do it. But again, MOST do not game the system, but unfortunately there are those that do and they are in a clear minority.