I'm not sure if it still exist, but SF used to have a program where veterans continued within the community working as civilians to share their knowledge with the next generation.

If the Army adopted this program, then wounded warriors or veterans would have an outlet to share lessons learned that can never be taught or derived in a field manuel from leavenworth or service school in benning.

Plus, it would help retain a sense of purpose and commitment for those that can no longer serve on the front lines.

Can you imagine a Vietnam Combat Medic or wounded Iraq Medic teaching combat life-saving skills to our soldiers? Now, that would be innovative.

v/r

Mike