I left 10 yrs ago and now find I look less and less at the Mil Forum. I tend to scan it for interest every now and then (today). I still fly helicopters for a living and try to keep up to date with current affairs. If I feel that I have a valid input, I input it! If not, I keep my gob shut.
One thing that history shows is that despite new wonder kit and superior (!!!) young aircrew, you STILL keep making the same old mistakes as us over and over again. It is often frustrating for us BOFs to see this happening.
After completing 25 years in the RAF, I still see myself as part of the family, albeit a bit like grandad in his wheelchair. This website is not secret government property, or so serious you should be vetted before joining. IT IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT!!!!!!!
Feel free to go elsewhere, otherwise live with it. Anyway, When I was in Belizzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz