Not infrequently it is those who have had the least materially from this Country, love her most fiercely and rise to her defense in time of war. The “ridge runners” of Appalachia, have ever been one of the mainstays of the combat arms of this nation.
When I went to Basic Training in 1987, the drill sergeants asked if there was anyone who had not worn shoes before. Because it was a real thing, and suddenly wearing combat boots all day could cause problems.