Would it sound terribly sycophantic if I were to admit that I almost clap my hands in joy every time BigDon tells us another "war story"? And this thread has been particularly entertaining, with all the other servicemen that have contributed.

I'm way too much of a wuss to ever volunteer for military service. "I hate pain. It hurts me too much." But I have great respect for those that do put their lives on the line for kin and country. And I just love to hear their stories! Adventure, drama, comedy, and technology. What more could a mouse-potato geek ask for? <contented sigh>