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Old 05-23-2014, 18:22   #8
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Originally Posted by Billy L-bach View Post
Good stuff but its frustrating that so many senior leaders dont seem to be able to articulate this type of shit until AFTER they retire.

Where are all the guys that are able to find solutions for strategic problems while they are still on active duty? If they are out there NOW why do they always wait until after retirement to say something?
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