I have been more disappointed with civilians: they occasionally swell with patriotism at parades but they switch to hostility in an instant when the winds blow. I can distinctly remember nice people calling me a "butcher" when I got back and spitting at me and even the WW II vets saying "why can't you win your war - we won ours". I'm sure that you remember only too well how great the reception was for us when we got back from our war.
I was the most feared part of the IG: the special investigator who investigated officer malfeasance.. Still have a short Christmas card list.. Semper Fi