MilesColtrane

Sorry to hear that. As a young journalist (print and photos), it's disconcerting to hear a man with such incredible experience and work is struggling. I know our industry is in the toilet, but I've still been naive enough to think it's easier for the guys with a ton of experience.

If you don't mind, any advice to move beyond this small town paper? I've got four years experience under my belt, I've won several awards from the AP & my state's press assoc. and I operate a photo studio with some friends on the side (but it's still difficult to get ahead). I'm not interested in working in any particular area. I just want to make more money and have more time to work on interesting material, instead of the current cycle we have of ridiculously early deadlines and a lack of resources that force me to concentrate on quick turnarounds instead of telling interesting stories.

Do you still shoot? Professionally? If so, what kind of stuff?

You are an awesome person. Thank you for helping in our time of need.

What was the training like as a Soviet soldier?

I've read about penal companies being used to clear minefields. Did you see that? Did you run into any prisoners forced into service?

Did you fight with a Mosin Nagant? How much ammo would you typically carry?

I read a post where you said you didn't see Germans when asked by a superior. Did you ever run into any German soldiers in battle? If so, how close were you to them?