Comes from combat Soldiers/Marines. Their reference to those who extoll their "service" when that service was remaining at base camp well away from the frontline or stationed at home.
If someone was drafted and given that duty, no problem. I got the impression that the caller meant that this is what they called guy's like Bush* who actively tried to avoid being sent to Vietnam. If anyone has a right to feel that way, it's vets who volunteered and served. I wouldn't argue with them even though I was against that war.
usually means the people who aren't on the front lines or non-infantry or artillery or tank types. The people who are doing logistics and so forth. Truthfully, Bush wishes he could say he was "in the rear with the gear".
The guy talked about what a dangerous assignment the Vietnam swift boats were. I guess that voluntarily putting yourself into an extremely dangerous situation and serving bravely only counts if you suffer an egregious wound or die. Oh wait, Max Cleland wasn't given any credit for his service either.
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