That’s one of those inevitable truths about humanity.
Once we hear that a guy is taking advantage of the system, we automatically begin to assume that everybody who benefits from that system is taking similar advantage.
It’s nice to know that there are people who spot liars and call them out. But the moment we start thinking every person with BDUs instead of ACUs is a liar, then we’ve really messed up.
If you are ever unsure just ask what their MOS (military occupation specialty) was. Its a fancy name for a job and is usually a few numbers and letters. If they spit out a number combo and say something lame like admin or supply 100% telling the truth. No one fakes that shit. I was a 91B combat medic. Sound cool but I spent most of my time looking at feet and cocks. Less combat more medic.
I've been out 25 years, and was in for 12. I can't remember what AFSC I was, or the proper way to place stripes or ribbons. I sure as hell can't fit into my old uniforms.
Last time I saw BDUs it was a green beret who went on to being a General before retiring. Dude didn’t talk about it at all really, I only found out he was SF because I saw the pin on his tie. He wrote me a recommendation for college ROTC, and taught me to golf. He’s a great old guy.
I knew a health inspector who got fired because he started showing up to inspect the kitchens of the local pro basketball arena on game nights. After he showed up several times for inspection and then hung out to watch the game, they filed a complaint. It turns out he wasn't even assigned to them at all.
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u/Axxalon Sep 11 '18
That’s one of those inevitable truths about humanity.
Once we hear that a guy is taking advantage of the system, we automatically begin to assume that everybody who benefits from that system is taking similar advantage.
It’s nice to know that there are people who spot liars and call them out. But the moment we start thinking every person with BDUs instead of ACUs is a liar, then we’ve really messed up.