There’s only one thing worse than going into combat...
And that’s waiting on the line of departure, you’ve had all your briefings, your weapon’s charged, and the radios are silent, waiting for the go-code.
That’s where we are...
OK, let’s hat ‘em up Old Sarge.
A buddy of mine was on the Tarmac with the 101st Airborne waiting for the go sign during the Seven Days War when they got the order to stand down.
“Yep. I’m sure glad it hadn’t a been the Eight Days War.”
Oh, that’s the worst feeling in the world, waiting for hell to be unleashed.
Hurry up and wait Troop!
Well said.