Pmartin - Okay, so I've registered at the site you linked, there seem to be about 500 forums on the site. Please be so kind as to point me in the direction of the forum that you feel would be best suited for my question. I'm not interested in getting flamed (here or there), nor am I interested in debating the Vietnam War again. I recognize that you feel I'm completely wrong and that I need my head examined. That is part of what makes America great - we all get to try and understand each others point of view. I came to this board to ask the question because this is the board that I spend the most time on and know that there are folks here who can point me in the right direction. I'm hopeful that your link to the Military.com board is given in the spirit of getting my question answered. Please give me your suggestion where I can respectfully ask my question and get an answer without debating the issues of the day or my feelings about the Commander in Chief .