c_p - yes, time to 'clear this up'. The thread title was the kick-starter for this and AA in post #3 brought us back to reality. If it had been tilted 'Syrian AF helo down' we might not be here now.
WRT your last para - IF that was what he was saying, then he was absolutely right. Kitchens and heat? If you just want to stack blankets, don't join the military - go and work in a bedding store.