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yeah I didn't figure it was true. but had to say it still just in case. And whoever wrote it knew what they were implying / trying to generate internet feelings. Because again, it would be epic bad if troops in training, this early in, were THAT cynical.
Art imitates life: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-troops-iran-war-israel_n_69bf18a1e4b01c6ce885ce6d ... I know it's just one article, and it's HuffPo ... but it is just the first one I found this morning. My own contacts agree morale is low, and not just for those in uniform. Civil service types are not happy either. Like, the ones that help ensure logistics flow, intelligence flows, provide depot MX support, etc. It is wide spread and coming on the heals of a massive exodus of expertise. I just had a former client reach out to me 4 weeks ago about a potential direct-hire job opportunity but I didn't see it until last last week. When I replied back their response was, "yeah you don't want this now. Things are not good around here." IT'S THEIR BRANCH THEY ARE HIRING FOR! Think about that, they just said, effectively, 'don't come work for me, it isn't worth it'