[ Jill assumes it's just past tense, not that it could mean something else. It doesn't occur to her to ask, especially since he's being so adamant about this conversation. ]

He can, yeah, but it wasn't in a war. He's still certified and can fly a chopper pretty damn well. We're more boots on the ground as special operations agents with the BSAA. He's a heavy-hitter compared to me. Arms are nearly three times the size of mine. Doesn't skip leg day though -- probably because he knows I'd kick his ass if he did.