I'm so sorry, but I have to take the bait!
I personally know of three ex-military types who have recently left their Service. Traditionally these people are smack-bang in the middle of the experience/age bracket for Cathay.
They didn't even apply to CX!! Where did they go, then, you ask?
One to China (Aus base and more money), one to Japan and the last to Tiger (so he could continue his Reservist flying).
If AT thinks recruiting directly onto a base will work (enough to make a difference), she (and you, xwingldg) is mistaken. People are just not interested because the true state of affairs here is finally becoming known.