[Timber Rattler]

Working in the government or for the government afterward is an option that many of us follow. We have expertise and experience most of the rest of the world doesn't have and we are sought out because of that qualification. Kind of a great idea, isn't it? Or would you rather the government only hire amateurs fresh out of school?

Typical government employee attitude..."we just do so much for you peons and know so much more than you."

[Chainmail]

..."we just do so much for you peons and know so much more than you."

I wouldn't have phrased that precisely that way (I am a gentleman) but that statement is nonetheless true: I do know a lot more than you do about artillery, combat, unit leadership (having been a commander), defense requirements and acquisition, research, development, and experimentation, small arms, optics, and a whole lot of other subjects you aren't cleared to know about. Simple fact.

Too bad you didn't get involved and help your country. You and many others are lucky that I did get involved and learn what I learned and successfully apply that knowledge. Keeps you from have to attend compulsary Chinese language classes.

A simple "thank you" is sufficient.