Good point Jug but Sparky's and I's point is that the USAF is a hollow shell of what it once was. Sitting here in the command post I am privy to a lot of information. Some of it makes you want to puke. Back when I first came in, people were bending over backwards to help you out. Now they say, well if you can't do this or that, too bad, we can dishcarge you if you want. Sorry people weren't saying that 15 years ago. I think I have legitmate complaint, being away from your family over 2 years I think is pushing it. Things just aren't the same. I used to have pride in what I do but now I am just tired, because anything you do in the USAF anymore, is full of politics. You can't turn a wrench without someone getting in your face spouting of the political ramifications of what you are doing. The USAF has moved from doing your job, to what else do you do BUT your job. And its a shame.