Well said and very true. My service experience exposed me to the phenomena that "peacetime" officers are, for the most part, political animals. Competent wartime officers, NCO's and soldiers appear from obscurity.
elbucko wrote: "peacetime" officers are, for the most part, political animals"
True. Do you think the retired admirals and generals on Kerry's team were promoted for bucking the system? Ha! I do seem to recall an admirable Air Force Chief of Staff who resigned rather than go along with Clinton, but these guys, for the most part, sold their souls for their stars.