they are worse than useless, as they are full of preconceived ideas about management that have nothing to do with how the military operates

They also lack the humility to understand what they don't know.

on us? If it were any other sane minded administration, I’d try to see it for the good it could yield. But not in our current quagmire of inefficiencies being called government.

... culture, his failure will be amusing.

that kept getting their asses kicked because they sold high-ranking commissions to the wealthiest aristocrats. Any country that decided to start promoting based on military skill and battlefield experience, crushed the opposing forces!

This is an interesting story.

I'm in my American Legion Post's Honor Guard. I regard it as a sacred duty to perform the rifle salute for those who served their country with honor. I have never considered that I might be asked to perform that service for someone who was cosplaying as a service member.

for specialized knowledge. They are reservists who will be interacting with high ranking military and civilian officials at the DOD - they won't be "playing soldier."

Let's be honest - would there be such outrage if Harris won the election?

of the functioning of our federal government. So I do not feel in the least guilty for questioning the legitimacy of placing this group of tech bros in officers' uniforms.
And, in honesty, I'm disappointed by your comment.

I need to do some research and figure out under which statute they are being commissioned.

They been kicking this proposal around for a number of years, and was announced before the 2024 election.

Everyone involved knows they aren’t real officers and that the rank is honorary. The program is a good way to get needed expertise into military decision making.

IT"S WRONG!!!!!
Poo Tee Weet.