You know what sir, I have a sneaking suspicion that young man just might surprise you and not get passed over on his first pass kn the E8 promotion cycle. He might just have joined that "other" green service to prove something to himself that his old man did not.
Good for him!
I don't think Fred remembers but he and I discussed a few paint related discussions about a year ago. I stopped progression on my Dart when I had a 3rd knee replacement followed shortly by a 5 level laminectomy. I have done a whole lot of reading and I think I am quite well equipped to do this now. I will lean on him though! He's a hell of a guy!
Thank you for reaching out Sublime, I appreciate the help and comeradery I get from the folks here. It makes it worthwhile to put up with the few jerks you run into from time to time.
Please wish the young lad good luck on the board, and good health. Tell him to keep his helmet on, his plates in his vest and his NVG batteries fresh.