[SERE_DOC]

Perhaps not, but to remain is an affront to the uniform and those whom have served and are serving.

There were 26 general grade offices who retired because they would not serve under Clinton.

[elcid1970]

When I retired (mandatory age, maxed out) in January 2011, I was dragged kicking & screaming from the Army I loved. I growled as I filled out reams of retirement forms. “Don’t wanna be no f******g civilian!!!” was my refrain.

I’ve kept in touch with former colleagues. Mention repeal of DADT and they do the `German glance’ (make sure no one is listening) before they speak. No more pride in being part of the “Big Picture”, now it’s “I just do my job”.

Never ever thought I would be glad to be retired. Now I am. What a crying shame it is.