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Yes, war is hell, but it's not for older people. It really is a 'young kids game', unfortunately. I'm only 26, but the four years of Advance Party made mincemeat of my knees. I started having trouble keeping up with the 'young dogs' while out on the prowl, so to speak. While on AP, you're supposed to do only two years at most then get put out to pasture in another position on the howitzer. Didn't happen in my case. I was the best there was at it, and that was the problem.

So when the wear & tear caught up with me, I was screwed. I hand picked my replacement as well, no need to send someone in there that will do a half-a@@ job. Might as well be someone who knows the job as well as I did. (I was supposed to get my Seargent stripes.... Oh well.) I'm now a civilian, again, and hate it. (Long story behind that.)

So we have to leave it up to the kids who can put such stupid strain on themselves. Kinda makes a former soldier like me feel kinda useless to do so, but it has to be. Though I personally would prefer to grab a bunch of the older soldiers that still have the fire in the eyes and go show the enemy the true meaning of "Sacrifice" and "Pain". I'm running long here.. -laters -Darksheare

walter williams is sitting in for rush today. he is wonderful. i have never heard him say one thing that i disagree with. he now has thomas sowell on the telephone. he is another one of my favorites.

listen if you are able! ;)

Good job Darks - props to you for your service!

Afternoon Christine - I'll go to the car right now. Love WW & Sowell.

I'm running long here

But very interesting to read. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us.