Originally posted by hillerby Rear Echelon Mother F@#%cker would be correct! I'll say it again, I was not a REMF!. We (the Combat Photographers) did consider the "Lab Rats" as REMF's. They worked in an air conditioned photo lab for 10-12 hour shifts, but they stayed in the safety and comfort of Division Rear Base Camp.
Please understand, that I no longer look down in disdain on the REMF's. Hell, they kept us supplied w/ammo (bullets & film), food, and water; all the things we needed to do our jobs. Today, I hold great respect for ANY veteran, regardless of branch or job held.
I didn't figure you meant any offense. (Besides, I'm pretty 'rat positive,' if you couldn't guess.
Used to be a lab rat for a living, too, some ways back there, not in the military, though. )
I believe I mentioned that a few of the 'old timers' I learned a lot from were vets. They didn't really share a lot of war stories, so I don't know if any were out there in combat, as photogs, at least.
Really interesting stuff, here.