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04-15-2015 | 06:34 PM

#41

John Carr

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Originally Posted by FlyinSailor

Go for the pilot with the most hours or the most well-rounded pilot?

And who's to say that those two traits CAN'T be coincident?

NOT a mil vs. civ peeing contest.

04-15-2015 | 06:44 PM

#42

FlyinSailor

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Originally Posted by John Carr

And who's to say that those two traits CAN'T be coincident?

NOT a mil vs. civ peeing contest.

Great point, and I did not mean for it to sound that they are independent traits.

04-15-2015 | 06:53 PM

#43

John Carr

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Originally Posted by FlyinSailor

Great point, and I did not mean for it to sound that they are independent traits.

As mentioned, GREAT and well rounded pilots come from BOTH of the demographics. NOBODY has a monopoly.

If only we could get to a point where the mi vs. civ douchebaggery could cease and desist.

Qpilot's comment reeked of, well, doesn't need to be said. But the flip side of the coin of those making the case for a less than 20 year service member NOT being eligible to retirement benefits; It's a choice. As well as........

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Originally Posted by Hrkdrivr

...they just played the game as presented. It's neither fair nor unfair. Just fact.

They punched, knowing they wouldn't get anything.

It's neither fair nor unfair. Just fact.

Wan't it changed?

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Originally Posted by Hrkdrivr

Don't like it? Talk to your congressmen/representatives and convince them to drive a change.

04-15-2015 | 06:58 PM

#44

Falcon20

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Originally Posted by Qotsaautopilot

Do I think it's fair to be given special treatment for a second career when also having a life pension and full medical after only 20years? No, but life's not fair.

Never mind that approximately 10% of the homeless population are veterans.

Last edited by Falcon20; 04-15-2015 at 07:09 PM. Reason: Horse was beaten

04-15-2015 | 07:09 PM

#45

Timbo

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Originally Posted by Falcon20

Never mind that approximately 10% of the homeless population are veterans. That and way less than half of those who join actually get a pension and retirement because they can't/won't stay until 20.

And the other 90% of the homeless are RJ pilots!