I have mixed opinions on this thread. dallasflyer makes an excellent point: some people behind us in the upgrade hierarchy have flown up to 74,999 miles last year with CO, so why should I kill their upgrade...

Secondly, whatever compels someone to post in all-caps or to say arrogant things like "ARE ANY ELITES AS PATRIOTIC AS ME" should probably be militantly opposed.

Finally, I agree that service{men,women} are doing us all a great favor. If an F seat would otherwise fly empty, or if you're giving up your own seat to upgrade this person, by all means, upgrade them, bravo... Otherwise I'd be slightly concerned for Mr. Gold Elite who misses his upgrade...