Last time I checked we deployed 11 times and the SOST's stay deployed. Not harder
@11Bull, just different. Nah, HARDER, there were only ever right around 50 people on the Teams I deployed with. Our tempo and medical augmentation, to protect us from our operational environments. Took a toll on all of us man. We did not have the BIG Army at our backs. We were quiet professionals just doing the best we could. So that future generations, you, could breathe a little easier. So that you could prosecute your mission objectives on today's battlefields.
My son was an 11B with 2nd ID 2nd RCT "Manchus" at Camp Corregidor. He and his contemporaries were grateful for us POG's/ Medics. Also, I didn't get to slap the first band-aid on. Without first having been an integral part of securing the objective. Then performing my job as a combat medic.
So, why isn't our input helpful? Please explain that one to me in a rational manner. Last time I looked the doctrine hadn't changed a lot between then and now. All of my NCO's along with quite a few officers were 'Nam vets.
Your statement would be akin to me saying my Grandfather's service with the 101st as a rigger during WW 2 means nothing. I would say he is one of the original SOF dudes from way back.
He may not have packed your chute. But, I would venture to say your silk bloomed in some small part because of his contribution.
You are the evolution of generations past man. The 2.0 of myself and my contemporaries. I am proud of the sacrifices that your generation is making NOW. I'm just trying to keep the memories of those before you relevant. Because, not everyone of your generation feels the way that you do.
So even if you do not choose to pay deference to those before you. There are a lot of your particular generation that do.
So, we can agree to disagree. Because that is the way of the world Brother.
Thank you