ORIGINAL: apache 1

I have a deep respect for the members of the military based over seas.
However I don't feel that the pursuit of the rc hobby is apropriate for a soldier while stationed in an active duty situation for many obvious reasons.
I understand they miss their hobbies, but they likely miss their family, friends and a whole lot more. Unfortunately this is the life of a soldier. They can't be fettered with anything deemed unneccesary or troublesome. Something that uses radio frequencies,(military uses rc's of their own), makes noise, takes up space, has flamable components , attracts unwanted attention or distracts others from doing their jobs, I would think are all no no's in their situation.
They are best supported by the knowledge that we all want them back safe. I for one am getting tired of seeing their young faces in the paper. I don't have to read it anymore, I know what happened and it makes me upset.