[fourdeuce82d]

Had to run outside and check for flying pigs. Obligatory slam at high comand, problems down the line, etc..

But I buy into the overall premise- we will come out of this (well, depending on how long this pace lasts) with the most combat-seasoned/tested nco (which the article didn't mention, but should have) and officer corps we've had since forever.

If we pull iraqi freedom off, and get even a short breather to regroup...Buddha on a pogo stick- we will be bad-ass Mike Foxtrots.

[neverdem]

But I buy into the overall premise- we will come out of this (well, depending on how long this pace lasts) with the most combat-seasoned/tested nco (which the article didn't mention, but should have) and officer corps we've had since forever.

Excellent point, in addition to our best trainers from the National Training Centers acquiring combat experience, and those reserve drill sergeants from Army Reserve Training Divisions having current experience.