Most, not all, but most people I have known in military intelligence sit behind a desk.
At NSA headquarters there is a Wall with a few hundred names, in an area not open to the public. There is a replica at the National Cryptologic Museum outside the gate.
Those whose names are on the wall weren't sitting behind any desk. In addition to the ASA soldier Leanwolf mentioned, there are members of the crews of the USS Pueblo and Liberty, as well as several aircraft shot down.
The museum is well worth a visit for anyone interested in a little known part of history.
Paul
