I understand. It's too bad we had to be 'debriefed' and sign those confidentiality agreements when we left the military! (Or is it?) I guess it depends on your point of view! *G*

Tracy

>Hi Tracy,
>
>I agree with you concerning "your" experiences. I've read your comments, also, on many occasions and have never considered challenging you. But, it is my understanding that Tom was a one term enlisted man in the "USAF", a branch of the military I'm very familiar with. I'm just wondering about some of the scary details that seem to be lacking.
>
>Dale
>
>>Hi Dale,
>>
>>While not having served in the Air Force, I did serve 10 years in the Army and I agree with Tom on this one. There were many times when I would rather have 'not known' than to know certain information and have cause to worry about the world in general. I think it is based entirely on personal experience, duty assignments, field, and 'need to know' at the time. I spent 6 years in aviation and 4 in MI and I would take the aviation assignment ANYTIME based on my personal experience. My last assignment was a major contributor to my 'getting out.' The public is generally aware of only 30% of what goes on in the world on any given day.
>>
>>Also proud to have served-
>>
>>Tracy
>>
>>
>>>Tom,
>>>
>>><snip>
>>>Perhaps I saw too much while in the Air Force.>
>>><snip>
>>>>I normally do not think about such things and it took ten years after getting out of the Air Force before I could sleep at night. Recently some old thoughts have kept me awake at night.
>>>
>>>You've made many comments about the USAF over the months that IMHO does not ring true.
>>>
>>>I served in the USAF for 20 years. My primary duty status was teaching 'state of the art airborne electronics/computer systems'for the Department of Field Training. I traveled to many bases to train out the initial cadre of aircrew and technicians.
>>>
>>>The people I worked with ranged from 17 year old Airmen to (age unknown) Generals.
>>>
>>>During this period of time, I never saw and I never heard anything that would keep me awake at night, let alone for 10 years. I have mostly very good memories of the people I served with and I have NO regrets.
>>>
>>>I did have some problems on my first hitch, but I take the blame for my own inability to adapt.
>>>
>>>Proud to have served.
>>>
>>>Dale