Tuc, dont take this the wrong way, but if I'd seen half the things you recall on here, I think I would probably have either burst a bloodvessel or retired to the hills of Wales to be a cheese maker.
...or had a Michael Douglas "Falling Down" moment!
I mean, all of us who have been in uniform have seen some dumb-ass decisions rolling downhill over the years, but it looks like you've had your share and a few others as well into the bargain.
Hasn't it given you more stress than you know what to do with over the years?
