Lt Col Fields, there are MANY on base who share your sentiments in the contractor space as well. I was told by a coworker (he's an elitist) that they didn't want to talk to me because I was unvaccinated. Thankfully, they apologized shortly after.
Josh, I'm glad your coworker came around. The people acting like your coworker don't realize how deeply unpopular this mandate is within the military ranks, the government civilian force, and the contractor teams. Just because people rolled up their sleeves to try and save their jobs doesn't mean they liked it and it doesn't mean they will forget being coerced into doing something most people didn't actually want.
As I mentioned in the note before the post I am grateful the current SLD 30 Delta Commander encourages and models respect for all. That is NOT the case for all active duty senior leadership across the force. I contend the only reason these retired senior leaders feel empowered to make a dangerous argument about unvaccinated military members is because they know so many active-duty senior leaders have already done the same with no accountability.
Lt Col Fields, there are MANY on base who share your sentiments in the contractor space as well. I was told by a coworker (he's an elitist) that they didn't want to talk to me because I was unvaccinated. Thankfully, they apologized shortly after.
Josh, I'm glad your coworker came around. The people acting like your coworker don't realize how deeply unpopular this mandate is within the military ranks, the government civilian force, and the contractor teams. Just because people rolled up their sleeves to try and save their jobs doesn't mean they liked it and it doesn't mean they will forget being coerced into doing something most people didn't actually want.
As I mentioned in the note before the post I am grateful the current SLD 30 Delta Commander encourages and models respect for all. That is NOT the case for all active duty senior leadership across the force. I contend the only reason these retired senior leaders feel empowered to make a dangerous argument about unvaccinated military members is because they know so many active-duty senior leaders have already done the same with no accountability.