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Originally Posted by S-2
Meanwhile, the Washington Times had this guest commentary about foreign service officers of the State Dept.
Halfhearted at State? |
Military and government service seems to wane and rise with the temper of the people. Do you recall the period between 1972 and 1980 when service members were not held in high esteem? That was a backlash from Vietnam. Then Reagan came along and rebuilt and reinvigorated the military, and you could feel a sense of pride returning to the ranks. When I started working at the Pentgon in 1981, most military officers came to work wearing civvies. A few years later they were coming in uniform; they wanted people to know they were military. Perhaps we are in a downturn because of Iraq, or because the civilian employment prospects are especially good at the moment. Sad to say, but I don't think Bush is very highly regarded by service members at all levels, and that could be a factor. A strong, respected CIC makes a difference. Just thinking...