One of my favorite books and TV series is Slow Horses, created by Mick Herron. It deals with a group of MI5 (British domestic security) agents who are the rejects of the intelligence world. I have affection for the “slow horses” because there are parallels to those of us who, for some reason, went into damage control.
Wait. What?! Eric, you really must know the military complex well if you see through the "warfighter" say, field-grade or above, is in reality generally someone who can't make it outside the military. So yes, advancement is the only game in town. Forget integrity.
Your posts always make me think outside the box, and this one was no exception. Eric Dezenhall, getting “soft“ as he gets older? Somehow I’m not buying that. Sharper maybe but not soft. You’ve also spurred me to watch Slow Horses which has been on my list for quite some time.
Wait. What?! Eric, you really must know the military complex well if you see through the "warfighter" say, field-grade or above, is in reality generally someone who can't make it outside the military. So yes, advancement is the only game in town. Forget integrity.
Sometimes things have to get really messy before they can be cleaned up.
Your posts always make me think outside the box, and this one was no exception. Eric Dezenhall, getting “soft“ as he gets older? Somehow I’m not buying that. Sharper maybe but not soft. You’ve also spurred me to watch Slow Horses which has been on my list for quite some time.