Personally dealing with and addressing PTSD myself. No one gets "healed"...we simply learn to cope.

If you can grab one (eBay!!) the Nikon SB 400 is a killer flash. Cheap, compact, and works for most folks uses 90% of the time.

JB Weld...sparingly!!

I have been using TOSHIBA drives (have 2 TB and 4TBs) and favor them more than Seagate or WD.

B&H = no issue and numerous purchases.

My most frustrating issue with both FedEx and UPS is the "ring and run" conduct of their driver/delivery people!

Drivers rush up, park (usually middle of the street or wherever they damn well please!), then come to the door, ring the bell, wait 2 - 3 seconds, then rush off, sometimes leaving "signature required" deliveries (I am a VA patient and my medications are delivered by mail) on the porch, sometimes not.

I'm old. I am "infirm" (always thought that had sexual connotation). I am an oxygen patient. My nesting place is a bit further from the door than the coat rack! I need 30 - 45 seconds to get to the door and by the time I do, all I see or hear and smell is diesel fuel and a cloud of vapor....that truck is long gone and my package sent to the post office (and need I address that concern in a separate rant?)

Multiply, divide, add, square...........MY HAIR HURTS!!!!

No cameras, cases, or telephoto lenses???

Gee, I vividly recall Grateful Dead concerts of 130,000 folks in stadium or field. And the Dead allowed everything...even had a huge section for "Tapers" to set up equipment, mics, cameras and record the full concert....no charge, no hassle!!!

Thank you, Jerry Garcia!!!!

Funny.....NASCAR doesn't give a damn what camera you bring...just show up and wave an American Flag! NASCAR recognizes veterans at the start of the introduction ceremonies as well. AND, the fans remain silent and remove their hats during the national anthem!!

One method I used when abroad was to contact the local priest!!! He referred me to a parishioner who was extra nice and hooked me up with a family...had meals, learned about the area, even got driven to many sites!!

Cametta Camera is also excellent in inventory and service!

I am sure the OP piques the interest of veterans...particularly why you want to hear from a veteran without explaining why.

Hehehheheh....he said "head"...hehehehehe