"I wrote that check so many times"
This entry synthesizes insights from John "Shrek" McPhee, a former Tier 1 operator, discussing the psychological toll of prolonged combat exposure, particularly frequent indirect fire. He uses the metaphor of 'writing that check' to describe the constant brush with mortality and the mental calculus involved in weighing risks, such as choosing between sleep and seeking shelter during mortar attacks. The content highlights the stoic, candid, and darkly humorous perspective of a veteran with extensive combat experience.


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