Those who take the challenging combat assignments are accused of "hiding behind a rucksack". The REMF's and boot-wigglers generally get promotions because they put themselves in a position to rub elbows with others occupying safe, cozy positions in a "command". I once had the displeasure of sitting in a one hour long class on "How to Attain the Rank of SGM in less than 20 years". The speakers' presentation had only allocated 18-24 months of team time, the rest was staff time.
WOW! I don't even know what to say about that, mega-fail on the part of those with that attitude. Imagine that all along I thought combat was the whole reason for the military.
Yes yes yes. It sucks to see this happen. Office dwellers who don’t go anywhere, get dirty, do PT, etc = LOL! Another promotion? vs Grunty type, up in the morning, boots on the ground = combat arms loser! Get a degree, dummy!
People here commenting the shooter was a great guy.