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To: ping jockey
Well said, ping jockey.

I was on active duty from 77-81. I doubt I'd recognize today's military. We had our own challenges during the Carter Administration, at the start of the All Volunteer Force.

I was lucky, and had some great experiences. My ADA battalion was airbase defense, for 3 NATO air bases: Hahn, Spangdahlem, and Bitburg. My first two years at Hahn, I was the Army Liasion Officer in the Wing Command Post. IOW, I'd spend all 4 days in the hole, as I was the only officer besides my Battery Cdr with a TS clearance.

I remained with the battalion during my entire tour. My last battalion commander was a no-nonsense leader. He took us from a C-3 to a C-1, in no small part by kicking out the malcontents and nonperformers, over 60 in all (10% of the battalion).

He could not do that today, that is certain.

14 posted on 03/04/2022 8:04:13 AM PST by Night Hides Not (Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad! Remember Gonzales! Come and Take It!)
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