Originally Posted by Southerncowboyz

Dojet,

I know you aren't talking to me personally here, but I have to respond. I was an enlisted ground-pounder in the Army. I jumped out of planes, hung out of blackhawks on ropes and all that gung-ho stuff. I even wanted to be a Ranger, but my body was not cut out for it. I was on active duty for the Conflict in Panama and the first Gulf War. I wanted nothing more than to be a Naval Aviator. Nothing. However, by the time I got my degree I was to old as the cut off back then was twenty-six and a half and I was twenty-seven and a half when I received my degree because of the active duty time I served. I never wanted to fly for the airlines. I wanted to be a Navy pilot for life ... I can't lie, I'm a bit jealous of the tail-hookers and I always will be.

I don't know what to make of your getting shot at statement. While I, being in a head quarters company, was never shot at my buddies in the forward companies were. I'm talking taking rounds on a C130 as they came in for landing. It was the real deal so, with all do respect, spare me and others the "getting shot at" sissy garbage. I've served my time, my dad did 23 years, and I know countless others that have served as well in all aspects of military service. I've never been in combat. Have you?

Joe