I have learned the difference between stupidity and ignorance, in this realm. I used to be stupid, and now am just ignorant. I now know what I do not know, and have yet to learn. Previously, I was one of the window-lickers that thought they had it all down, since I was a former grunt.

Tactics, techniques and equipment have advanced greatly from the muskets and pikes we used to carry when I was on active duty.

I have learned to keep my cakehole closed, and to STFU and take copious notes when someone takes the time and effort to teach me something. And I try and tear it apart a dozen different ways, to see how I can best use it. And then I sincerely thank them for their time and efforts.

I chose my screen name for a reason. I want to be a serious student of what will hopefully never again be a life-saving skill.

My best regards to all those that I have learned from. This place is a storehouse of riches.