OK then .. no harm, no foul.
told me that that when he tried talking the service members out of the government deal he explained that after taxes and deductions taken out that the check would not be what they thought it would be, but the sleaze-ball car dealer outside the military post would have plenty of shiny new cars ready and waiting to sell them which was the first thing that they cashed the check for. I’m a Vietnam vet, dad was a WWII and Korean War vet, most of my relatives who of my generation or older have served. So, I’m pro military. I’ve been reading Chris Kyle’s Book, American Sniper. And, one thing becomes obvious about Seals and the other Special Op’s units is that they are their own worst enemy. These guys (and I say this in admiration) are so patriotic and mission commited, loyal to their brotherhood that they will go to almost any length to stay on their team. Per Chris’s writings, if these guys get an injury that could jeopardize their ability to remain on their team and perform their mission they will go to a civilian doctor so to conceal their injury or ailment from their military doctors who might rate them unfit for future missions. Such a rating would mean being assigned to a “desk jockey” job or if they refuse such a demeaning assignment, then retirement or disability discharge probably would be their only option. These are proud and tough guys and need to be protected from themselves. I think as with military pilots, they should be required to take a thorough annual physical. And, being that combat and the rigorous missions these guys
go on is a young man’s game, I think about mid 30’s or so they should start transitioning into less physically demanding assignments. It’s for their own good and would be difficult to accept I’m sure. Much like professional athletes, it’s rare that they can accept when it’s time to step down.