If you enjoy your job, then why so bitter?
You are obviously of the "we don't need pingers/baggers/lynx right at this moment, so they are obviously totally a waste of money" school of thought, and I use the word "thought" ironically.
There could easily come a day when you are very glad of the pingers abilities, who knows in todays world political climate. Don't abuse them just because they currently have no use in a sandy war zone. Most would gladly get involved if there was money for a DAS.
Incidentally, you assume incorrectly. From your name, I would guess we have been on the same Sqn.
Wetpants..........