Well, Jerry, I'm sorry for pushing your buttons. I was an army NCO and although I didn't "keep them alive in a scrape" with superior bravery and warcraft, I kept a number of scag freaks awake long enuf to get them to detox. As to my choice of the offensive word, I admit to being influenced by the army and the war I was in--including its slang. I suspect that the greatest generation also experienced a good deal of friction between regulars and the floodtide of draftees. I will hide the word away for your sake. I'm also sorry that the military life I had to live isn't up to your standards.

jack