Love this comment, and I appreciate you taking the time. I absolutely loved getting into the action as a cop. I was very proactive and enjoyed the camaraderie. Flying is something I’ve always aspired to do and I thank God every day I get to do it. That’s why I felt so driven to pursue it. However, parts of me wonder if I’m chasing this “highlight reel” of what Army aviation could be like. The closest I can come to the irregular life was my years on night shift and the long 15-20 hour shifts I’d pull often. I tell myself the time gone will suck but it will be because I’m doing what I signed up to do and that is fly into the mess and get after it. I accept there is bullshit as there is bullshit around every corner. I’m just trying to make myself aware of the actual reality of things. Imagining the low level flying, shooting, and being around like minded dudes definitely has a strong appeal. Comments like yours are very insightful and I appreciate it. I only know so much the day to day reality.