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Oh one quick note, had they allowed me an Option 40 six years ago I would have taken it. They would not guarantee me at the time that option as it was not available.
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This diatribe is not directly specifically at you, Speedgod. It is just that the comment quoted above hit me in the wrong way, at the start of what is shaping up to be a bad day - so pardon me if you think this harsh.
I tire of comments such as the above, which actually say, "I'd volunteer to help my country when it is in a jam IF I can get exactly what I want. If not, my country can go pound sand."
It is for this type of reasoning that I sometimes wish for the return of the draft - modified to meet today's needs - but still a draft. Too many just don't get it. It IS NOT about YOU! This board is filled with men and women who stepped up. Some of the older ones did it when drafted, or under draft-pressure... but they stepped up.
It seems there are a lot of young guys seeking 18X who want this and that. The privilege of wearing the Green Beret and serving with the best this country has to offer isn't enough? The challenge of going into difficult situations, performing near-impossible tasks, risking all, and knowing you gave your all isn't sufficient?
Hell, I was thrilled just to be able to be assigned to a team! The only license my TS would let me have then was a "Lawn Mower License" - for I was the FNG! He let me be the demonstrator for the "Body Rappel" until the next FNG showed up (never did). But - I got to run with the "Big Dogs" and for that I am, and always will be, forever grateful - and proud. Step up. It doesn't hurt... much!