Thirtymill,
Yes, many years ago, I stood and got my wings, yes, I was full of pride and would probably have done it all for nothing. But, life and reality changes. Now, with wife, kids, a house and mostly rising costs to look at, forgive me, but I have a different view. I don't begrudge any other personel either their lot, or their view, and I truely respect and admire everyone involved in close combat ops....... but,
We ALL deserve to be paid 'relatively' what we were last year. Note I said ALL of us. It's not greedy, unfair or crass to say that.
So, please, ditch the rose tinted specks. Retro-thrust, and return to earth.
Advo