Well said, Don.
I used to say that people left the RAAF for 3 things;
Flying until you retire, locational stability and more money.
The RAAF, by it's nature cannot provide the first or the second, which is why it has to try with the third. I'm not saying that more money would keep me in, but I'd be more than willing to take it!
Realistically, though, if the RAAF wants to keep experienced people in, then it will take a major restructure of the system.
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