crackerjack
I'm quite happy for people to feel that the military life is not for them, for whatever reason, but I tend to bridle at those who show a lack of respect or appreciation for what they do. Your comment about 'political puppets' is unnecessary.
Remember that you choose to live and work under the political system that we have in our country. This system is protected by those who choose to risk their lives defending it. If you find this system distasteful, you are at liberty to go and live somewhere else. That liberty was bought for you with the lives of those who believed that our country's system (and all its imperfections) was worth fighting for.
Rant over.
Excel I'm sure a quick visit to the CAA website would answer your rotary hours question, but I believe that most, if not all, of your hours would count. There are many ex-rotary jocks in Virgin to prove it!