Got to fire an M-60 only once. Great fun! While my MOS was on "automatic" orders to 'Nam- 93H (Air Traffic Control-Tower), I was not destined for combat, at least in any direct way. My main thing on free time was flying in Hueys, of which there were tons around everywhere. What I really wanted was a career in the FAA as a Tower Controller, but when I got out I used my GI Bill to finish college and get a Private Pilot's License. Later getting into the publishing business, I got Guest Invites to Army events and more chopper rides- And then Navy VIP events and spent a few days on the USS Carl Vinson- carrier landing, F-14, F-18 operations (but no jet rides!) Have a lot of respect for the Navy and their carrier ops.