Mike,

If I recall, the guy who I met that worked for him said he was a helicopter mechanic.

Ron


R. Lee Ermey's USMC awards:

Combat Action Ribbon
Meritorious Unit Commendation
Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal with two bronze Service Stars
National Defense Service Medal
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star
Drill Instructor Ribbon with one bronze service star
Republic of Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
Rifle Expert Badge
Pistol Sharpshooter Badge

My hearts and mind go out to You and Your comrads. A close fried was in artillery, He refuses to wear a hearing aid. Who are we to say he's wrong. His wife swears He's faking!