We used to send a lot of E-6s (squad leaders) to USAF load master course at Howard AFB. Joint training. Just like our company mortar teams used to be qual’d on naval gunfire. We were a long way from home and all we had was each other. Not that we didn’t beat the tar out of each other on liberty...joint readiness does have its limits.
I love "joint" more and more as I get to be an old man. I remember all who supported me and who I served with. I was a spoiled strategic airlift pilot, and it took my guys staying up all night in a freezing cold night to fix the plane to wake me up. After that, I never took anyone's work for granted. Human nature tells us to run for the easiest route. The military won't allow you that. You either lead, and do, or get discarded. It is a serious business.
Again, thank you for your service.