You know you have become a third rate Air Force when....
When promotion is largely decided on whos arse you have kissed, if you play station level sport, are the treasurer of some poncy station club that nobody else on camp knew existed or even cares about its existance, who you got royally screwed over for your own gain whilst pretending to be said screwed over persons best buddy and if your face fits in with all the other 'yes men' Instead of it being based on how good you are at your primary role, whether you have the abillity to lead others or at least the qualities to become a good leader/instructor/manager etc.