[OldMissileer]

Yeah, too bad they ended the Pacific war with Hiroshima and Nagasaki, had a greater rate of attrition than the Army because of the hazardous duty of flying as bomber crews in those B-17s and such; and also won the cold war and protected your rear end by either climbing into the B-52s and B-1Bs or locking themselves into tiny concrete capsules underground to keep the ICBMs on alert and ready to launch.

I'll take a Staff Sergeant leading his maintenance troops in -30 degree F temps trying to fix a Minuteman missile than anyone else. The Air Force troops have brains and are tasked to use them to protect this country, many in climates you would shudder to be in.

They do not have to strap on a backpack and hump the field because they are assigned duties that use their knowledge and expertise to further the protection of our Country.

[An American in Turkiye]

Nicely said, OldMissileer. I just came back from a deployment with the Army Guard. Sheesh. The one time I got shot at was an accidental discharge from a SSG. Not the brightest, but again, he was one among many dimly lit bulbs. Say what you will about the Air Force, Equality, but I thank God everyday that I’m part of it, instead of my sister service.

[An.American.Expatriate]

But they are still “wing nuts” ;D

[Scotsman will be Free]

You got a problem with the infantry?

[ansel12]

Yeah, too bad they ended the Pacific war with Hiroshima and Nagasaki, had a greater rate of attrition than the Army because of the hazardous duty of flying as bomber crews in those B-17s and such

The Air Force died by large numbers when they were part of the Army, but not since.

I'll take a Staff Sergeant leading his maintenance troops in -30 degree F temps trying to fix a Minuteman missile than anyone else. The Air Force troops have brains and are tasked to use them to protect this country, many in climates you would shudder to be in.

It is easier to do that rare activity than to be living long term as a combat arms soldier, outdoors in those conditions.