I don't doubt the IPs are saying that, based on talking w/ AF IPs and IUTs here. This isn't meant to start a "which is better" thread, but from an Air Force perspective, they're probably equating "laid back" w/ something bad because of how the AF does business. The Navy's "laid back" attitude isn't just that, it's also a "roll w/ the punches" attitude and adapt. As a future AF pilot, provided you can deal w/ the AF training when you go back, your Navy experience will probably help you overall. My $.02 anyway.