I was at a forward operating base the whole year there. I told my wife it was boring and when she found out about all the rockets and mortars she questioned my “boring” description. I told her that when it happens so often it becomes boring to an extent. It was only not boring if someone of something (vehicle/building) got hit.
The worst part was two weeks before leaving. That would be the worst time to get hit. Instead of flying out I ended up in a convoy which was even worse (you’re now a rolling target). We didn’t have a runway so the only other way out was by helicopter.
Some things never change, even with the passage of time.