Fun... water is needed for any life or activity on this round ball.
So, I find it appropriate for me to share some love.... simply because of the date and the word.... and there may be some knowledge regarding the subject of my love. I suspect that I have many brethren that would join me in a short grotesque love song.
First, I will point out that Ft. Benning really just forms the beginning of training and a 'qualifying round' if you will. Most, if not all, special forces have this sort of hurtle in place. I once had an opportunity to witness BUD training first hand. I was very familiar with Ranger training and instantly felt a touch blessed I joined the Army rather than the Navy.... those poor abused BUDS. Anyway, much further training will happen before deployment in many places other than Benning. Plus, constant crazy training occurs all thru a Ranger's career.
Of course, once operational, they really operate in an incredible way. When forces move thru a hostile or potentially hostile environment, it doesn't usually occur in a big line or column. Forces move ahead to secure an area with supporting forces nearby. It's generally a very natural process that plays out on many levels of organization. Blah Blah.... those Rangers reach out often many, many miles in front of all that. Typically, they stage somewhere and operate from some really hidden position where they've been lying in wait for some extended periods. I've witnessed many saving blows where their presence meant the difference between many humans living or dying.
I could prattle on forever... but Rangers, and other special forces, get a touch of extra love from any warrior they've ever touched. As such, I felt the need today to sing just a touch.
Hmmmm.... memorial day is specifically for the fallen warriors....
I'd prefer not to walk those thoughts today. There have been many over the years for many reasons... mostly bad.