Iraq war veteran, engineer, registered nurse, rugby coach, and dad... here for the chuckles and fun of it all. To answer a few questions: 1. yes, I have seen some shit 2. no, I never shot anyone, but almost gave the order to 3. I was Air Force but deployed with the Army on second tour 4. I left at the rank of captain Jan 1, 2007 5. Yes, I miss some things but not the bullshit and brass 6. I thought about suicide in 2010, but didn't ;IGY6 7. Rugby saved my life 8. I have been an EMT, ER, OR, ICU, and Critical Care Transport nurse