"Real Patriots" would not be serving in the Usurper's military in the first place.
I hear you.
On the other hand, Real Patriots aren’t likely to cut and run turning the entire military over to the 2nd string bad guys.
One has to know when and where to fight one’s battles.
Also, those that have been purged out, don’t think for a moment that they are sitting idly, sucking their thumbs and wetting their beds. They still believe in what their careers were all about and it wasn’t the money or the fame and glory.
It’s been a long time since I stood in morning formation, but I haven’t forgotten what I trained for and why. I know for a fact that I’m not alone.
Semper Fi!