I don't know how some guys do it if they don't make E8. Being in a line platoon on field problems tripping over logs in the dark with a heavy ruck plus Friday ruck marches and brutal puke your gut runs adds up.

I had an E6 who was a good guy but slowing down. I talked to BN and got him transferred to the S4 shop where he was just peachy. Worked hard but didn't have a ruck killing his knees. I dropped by often for favors when I needed extras.:-)


Conrad101st
1/503 Inf., 2nd ID (90-91)
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