Hubie is right here. Rob is spouting typical vetbro BS. They think wars are won by killing ppl, they aren’t. Wars are won by all that it requires to get the “killers” to the battlefield, then support them there, and help them know where the enemy is and on and on and on
Hey Rob, why is combat experience the only thing that seems to count here?
Modern warfare takes a hell of a lot more than door-kickers and trigger-pullers. Logistics, intelligence, engineering, maintenance, deterrence, C2 , all of it matters.
I was a submarine officer. I eventually commanded an SSBN and later a submarine squadron. I wasn’t kicking doors, but I’d argue nuclear deterrence was still a fairly important contribution to national defense.
Different officers bring different experience and skills to the fight. That’s kind of the point of a joint force.
And yes, I’ll be interested to hear what you have to say to Congress about your own role as a special government employee. In terms of popcorn selection should I go with Orville Redenbacher, or Jolly Time? Let me know.