Dark Horse, or The Grunt in One Grunt's Opinion finally reveals his very first article written for the airsoft media and much more, he also reveals that he also suffers from PTSD... "It started with another day of training coming to a close and another day preparing for war. With the invasion of Iraq in progress for more than a year, we knew we would eventually be taking our turn in combat. For the Infantry and a few other select MOSs, we don’t get to do our job until we actually go to war. And, for many grunts, the military career was training in preparation for a war we didn’t know was coming. Before 9/11, none of us could perceive how the world was going to change. So, here I am, at the end of another training day waiting for our turn.

I was excited for the opportunity to finally go to the big show, WAR. Then, without warning, our battalion commander came to our unit’s barracks for an informal meeting to share the news that we had been anxiously awaiting. We are told that we will be preparing to deploy as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. While most cheered, some remained quiet at the news that we, as Infantrymen, would get to do the job that we had been training for our entire careers. Like most, I cheered and was filled with excitement at having the opportunity to get into the fight and do my part to make a difference. I’m an Infantryman on my way to war!"

Read how Dark Horse copes with PTSD with airsoft at One Grunt's Opinion.