Toro,
We appreciate the update, and on behalf of the Al Dhafra community, thanks for the information. It takes courage to stand up to the politics of the base, and many current, former, and future alumni are grateful for the insight. However, obviously without being indiscreet or personal, can you give us some more details as to the situations you describe, for a warning to everyone else? We've all heard the "towbar" story of the good guy who said the one wrong expletive. Was this a similar case, or some type of grudge, local losing face, position downsized, etc? Backshop, hangar, specialists, engines, phase, supervision? The UAE program does pay well, if you understand how to be careful with payroll and family. But you are absolutely correct, it is not a place to settle in, settle down, and believe you've retired for a homestead.
Good job, brother.
Lazy Phase Bum 