Originally Posted by
tnkrdrvr
My understanding is that the class A mishap rate has gone up, but I’d be lying if I said I’m tracking it closely. My recommendation to kids who show interest in the military today is to establish themselves in a good civilian career and then join the Guard or Reserves to pursue their dreams of military service. The USAF can’t hold onto quality officers today and dropping quality control for incoming officers of any specialty will only accelerate the loss of the best officers.
Until we can get better quality people promoted to the highest levels - not just political brown nosers playing the game - I wouldn’t recommend ANYONE go into the military. Nor does it surprise me we can’t retain the best people.
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