First, welcome aboard.
Second, don't worry too much about the bunch Out Beyond the Trees. Bags likes to go there I think because he likes to play with his food, but JMHO this thread plus maybe a couple more are really where the action is.
See you later. (He said going back to lurk mode...)
Thank you for the welcome, and thank you for your service. My Dad is retired military and I have complete respect and admiration for those who serve their country honourably anywhere. Youre a special breed of human.