Since we're sharing experience and lessons learned, here's my expereince: 14 years Army (RCD) with three years in Tac Hel (Cat A-1 Observer) followed by 14 years Air Force (Air Traffic Control). I served as an Officer and NCO.
Here's what I learned: Both Army and Air Force are extremely competant and pride themselves on their professionalism...and with good reason. Both organisations do more with less, bi7ch about it over a beer at the Mess, and carry on the next day.
I also learned that leadership by sarcasm has been proven over and over to fail.
Get a grip.
Cheers-Garry