Americans Haven’t Realized We Are the Bad Guys

Americans Haven’t Realized We Are the Bad Guys

Forty years ago this month, I was commissioned a second lieutenant in the US Air Force. I would be part of America’s all-volunteer force (AVF) for 20 years, hitting my marks and retiring as a lieutenant colonel in 2005. In my two decades of service, I met a lot of fine and dedicated officers, enlisted members and civilians. I worked with the Army, Navy and Marine Corps as well, and met officers and cadets from countries like Great Britain, Germa…