Email sent...but I'll have to take care of Lowman and HarleyDave first...I've neglected them too long already...
I've not been in a tank, but have been in one of the U.S.M.C.'s L.A.V.s in Twentynine Palms, CA.
My brother was attached to that division and got my father, Mike and I special clearance about 12 years ago to take one out for a spin...what a rush! I'm sure THAT won't be happening any time soon again!
It was quite an experience getting suited up and donning the helmet and boots too. Then Mike farted inside and my dad and I rushed for the turret (sp?)...
Seriously though, it did forever etch in my mind how incredible the person must be to work in that type of environment. It was tight quarters, nothing cushy about it, and the thought of the possibility of dying in there...well, let's not go there...
My hat's off to all of our U.S. Military Personel that are out there covering my ass...you ROCK!
Marla
(sorry if I got a bit side tracked, as usual!)