Great post - Thanks!
The bio’s of most of our senior military and naval leaders reads like a who’s who of American success and personal achievement.
They all do it for love of troops and country, most never make lots of money (Imagine the CEO of a 20-30K person company earning less than $130k per year, no stock options and a promise of 75% max of last 3 years average salary if you survive for 30 years?). And most never seek out fame or fortune afterwards as well, with a few noted exceptions.
I am proud to have served with many of them over my career, and would not wish politics on any, it is beneath them.