[M.D. Holloway]

We all have our images we love to keep of the special forces guys - being beyond supermen. While they are incredible people and very highly trained and conditioned, they are not the robot monster killing machines that so many of the kids and some adults think. I am sure many of us have known our fair share. Here is what I have witnessed:

1) They are not huge muscle head monsters but rather very lean and fit.
2) They are not crazy but rather very rational and cool headed.
3) They do not have a chip on their shoulders or mean but rather friendly and have a very good sense of humor.
4) They don't get rattled over anything.
5) They never ever talk about the tours or assignments but will share some stories about the pyhysical training.
6) They have a very deep sense of honor and commitment.
7) They are very humble.
8) Unless presssed, they would never tell you outright how they served other than they were in the Army or Navy and then it 'was a job'.

These are just my observations of several they I have known over the years - From Seal Team 2 to Green Barets to Jumpmasters for Airbourne.