This one could have easily gone in the Comedy forum, but it's a pretty good characterization of military types in general.
5 People You Will Meet In The Army
http://thoughtcatalog.com/raul-felix/2014/08/5-people-you-will-meet-in-the-army/
Richard
The Living Legend:
You heard of him before you even see him. Even if he isn’t in your direct chain of command, just the sight of him strikes fear into your heart and soul. He has this aura that is a healthy mix of anger, hatred, and badass. His face is by default a scowl and his lower lip is constantly filled with chewing tobacco. He’s a salty, senior non-commissioned officer with the energy of a 19-year-old. You’ve heard of the crazy shit he’s done in Afghanistan and Iraq leading his men into the fray and leaving many dead Hajis in his wake. Some of the stories you heard seem so farfetched that if it were any other man, you would call bullshit. But since it’s him, you believe his stories.
He’s so respected and feared in the battalion that even his superior officers are afraid of him. When he gives his opinions, everyone listens. He rarely raises his voice because he is above that. He’s calm, cool, and decisive. He’s one of the few individuals you’ll meet in your life that not only lives up to his legend but adds to it every time he deploys. Even if you saw him today as a civilian, your heart would race and the hair on the back of your neck would rise because he is a scary motherfucker and you’re damn glad he’s on our side.
Dusty?
:munchin
Old Dog New Trick
09-04-2014, 08:44
Ha! That's hilarious!
The "chill lifer" describes me very well. :cool:
(It was my alter-ego that was a bit more intense and matter-of-fact that people had to worry about.) :lifter