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Originally Posted by ZonieDiver
I've never been in combat. I have many friends who have (most from RVN times). I have found that the guys who were in the deepest shit seem to be the most well-adjusted. They may have "issues" - but they deal with them.
Back then, beer was the drug of choice for dealing with it. Often, it was administered at Friday night or Saturday night "beer calls" after Reserve meetings, with those who could share the load.
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I second this....
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