There are career government employees that are apolitical and carrying out orders from political appointees at the top, which are mostly replaced with each inc

There are career government employees that are apolitical and carrying out orders from political appointees at the top, which are mostly replaced with each incoming administration. From what I can tell previous administration was trying to sabotage civilized transfer in every possible way… and the fallout is on display, including AF withdrawal. However, is/was there such setup in AF government? For all I know, everyone just packed and went home/abroad…