My platoon daddy days are behind me, I'm in a liaison detachment now. 9 assigned! lol.
I'd by lying if I said I didn't miss it at times though. I had a hell of a 36 assigned and the feeling of their loyalty and pride in our platoon was the best feeling I've known in uniform. No award or special duty or anything else has come close.
Exactly! They're awesome when you're doing night shit, but even if you get your helmet just right, it was wonderful to pop the damn thing out of that RINO mount and put them in the pouch. Instant neck/headache relief for me in many cases.