Ease up TJ, somebody’s gotta do the dirty work so that the glory boys can live in the spotlight! Besides, it takes somebody with working knowledge of railroading to make sure all those tank cars full of fuel that Uncle George sends your station get sent back for refill! Wanna buy a set of hip boots?
No thanks, Bob, I’ve got a nice set of hip boots and a dozen spares.
I’ve heard the arguement: “you get to be safe in the rear area while the hotshots go get shot”. To which I say “it’s also my job to go into the forward area to get the torn up hotshots and recover their shot up vehicle (which probably only has one or two wheels on it), tow it back at 3 mph through the hostile area where they got hit while packing 1/8th the armament that they carried and clearing the road of hostiles without incuring friendly casualties, plus have hot chow waiting for them at the end of the ride so they can look good when the General pins a medal on them for heroism”
Sigh- it was so much easier in the Artillery, front toward enemy and if it still moves shoot it again. I think it’s time to pull the pin on the 21 year red smoke.