Hollywood has a fantasy for you. Meanwhile, most retired military are working after service jobs to supplament their retiree pay.
For two years I lived knowing that every night one or two gooks could come in close and do enough damage that I’d never forget it. I never have.
Ever seen stovepipe used as a mortar tube? I have been on the receiving end of it.
That’s not Hollywood, that’s I’ve been there, I’ve done that.