Originally Posted by Riddler
You claim that 10 or so years ago when we entered the Air Force, we joined for the sole purpose of taking a force shaping "bonus?"
I didn't claim anything of the kind. All I said was that IF folks only signed up for the money, then they should take their separation money and leave.
If you are going to quote me, please get it right.
Originally Posted by Riddler
Coincidentally, I'm pretty certain that you're NOT in the same Air Force as us. Today's Air Force is stretched thinner and deployed to multiple fronts fighting a global war.
No, it isn't...in far too many ways. No lectures please on deployments. I agree that the situation today isn't too pure...but you are not the first guys to do multiple tours or face duty in multiple hot spots around the world.
Originally Posted by Riddler
Perhaps you should remember to thank those who serve today, whether or not they retire tomorrow, PALACE CHASE to the guard/reserves tomorrow, or even voluntarily separate tomorrow.
I don't see that I haven't recognized those that serve today. That's a red herring of a statement.