I was just your run of the mill infantryman in Iraq. But I do remember the “Weirdos and Beardos “Hegseth mentions clearly. They were the Seal operators and Delta Force guys, who were unbelievably brave and essential. We often saw them coptering off ahead of where we were going, to clear the way and get the lay of the land. Some of the Weirdos were also great cooks and mechanics.