EPTNote* I know nothing of the Navy, US. Marines, Coastguard, or Air force. I know basically of the U.S. Army/ (U.S. Army National Guard mainly (as that is what i am.)
So hack away with your questions!
Ask me anything, (to a U.S. Soldier)
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sYz-Adrenaline
United States1850 Posts
Note* I know nothing of the Navy, US. Marines, Coastguard, or Air force. I know basically of the U.S. Army/ (U.S. Army National Guard mainly (as that is what i am.) So hack away with your questions! | ||
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LazyMacro
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Waffles
Romania605 Posts
On January 08 2011 14:55 LazyMacro wrote: Were you issued an M4? If so, what optic were you issued? Do you like it? If you were issued an ACOG, what reticle do you have? lol CoD How do they decide what you are assigned to(regiments/brigades etc.)? What is the maxiumum time you can be deployed? For how long have you been deployed so far? How hostile are commanding officers? What do you fear the most? How much of your training is physical? how much of it is mental? Where are you currently deployed/have been deployed? | ||
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sYz-Adrenaline
United States1850 Posts
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JustQuitWarcraftIII
United States679 Posts
How intense is the training and what were the exercises you had to perform? EDIT: do you think you're the baddest man on TL.net? | ||
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Hittegods
Stockholm4640 Posts
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LazyMacro
976 Posts
On January 08 2011 14:58 Waffles wrote: lol CoD How do they decide what you are assigned to(regiments/brigades etc.)? What is the maxiumum time you can be deployed? For how long have you been deployed so far? How hostile are commanding officers? What do you fear the most? How much of your training is physical? how much of it is mental? Where are you currently deployed/have been deployed? What you meant was, "lol you're building an AR15 and you want opinions on optics from people that use them?" Also, the M68 CCO is the Comp M2? I think it is. If I go with Aimpoint I'm either going to get a Comp M2/4 or go for the T1. | ||
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d3_crescentia
United States4054 Posts
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sob3k
United States7572 Posts
What are (in your opinion) the pros and cons of Army service? Was It a good decison? | ||
CaucasianAsian
Korea (South)11577 Posts
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LuckyFool
United States9015 Posts
On January 08 2011 15:14 CaucasianAsian wrote: did you get the card we sent? and did you love what i wrote? missed it nub. http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?id=158897 My question is, was that letter still the best letter you've gotten to date or has there been something more epic, if so what? | ||
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Haemonculus
United States6980 Posts
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Zlasher
United States9129 Posts
edit: sorry, I should write 2003 instead of 2005, 2005 is too new school for chris <3 | ||
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Haemonculus
United States6980 Posts
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Niso
Australia148 Posts
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MetalMarine
United States1559 Posts
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Mortician
Bulgaria2332 Posts
On January 08 2011 15:00 JustQuitWarcraftIII wrote: EDIT: do you think you're the baddest man on TL.net? Everybody knows Kennigit is more badass. | ||
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whatever
Mexico693 Posts
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n.DieJokes
United States3443 Posts
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Phelix
1931 Posts
How are your superiors in Basic, and coming out of Basic? Are there group punishments in Basic, and how would you deal with someone else that made the error instead of you? | ||
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sYz-Adrenaline
United States1850 Posts
On January 08 2011 14:58 Waffles wrote: lol CoD How do they decide what you are assigned to(regiments/brigades etc.)? What is the maxiumum time you can be deployed? For how long have you been deployed so far? How hostile are commanding officers? What do you fear the most? How much of your training is physical? how much of it is mental? Where are you currently deployed/have been deployed? 1. They just kind of put you where they need you the most based off what job you've chosen. 2. For me in the NG, maximum is 365 days, but it can be extended if needed. 3. I'm on my 5th month. 4. Commanding officers, heh.. the whole military is like one big family after basic really. Just make sure you stay with your customs and curtsies though. 5. Hmm really I fear that when I get back home, I'll be disappointed in some way. 6. I would say the training is both 40% physical and 60% mental. 7. This is my first deployment, in Camp Buehring, Kuwait / Iraq. On January 08 2011 15:00 JustQuitWarcraftIII wrote: What kind of hand to hand combat skills are you taught? How intense is the training and what were the exercises you had to perform? EDIT: do you think you're the baddest man on TL.net? There's 4 levels of combatives courses, I'm currently level 1, and all that is, is basic how to defend yourself, and submissions on the ground. I know that level 2 is strikes and kicks and more advanced submissions. How intense it is, is how intense you make it really, and the exercises you have to preform for combatives and rolling on the ground and a clinch drill at the end of it to get your certification for level 1. And Probably up there in the top 15 of one of the BAMF on TL. On January 08 2011 15:05 Hittegods wrote: How does this work with the "don't ask, don't tell" policy =\ Did you hear, the Don't ask Don't tell policy is gone ! On January 08 2011 15:09 d3_crescentia wrote: How was basic? A friend of mine joined the Navy last year and assured me that it was a breeze; I was curious as how they compare between branches. Basic is really just a mental challenge, if your in shape you'll breeze right through it, but it does suck being away from home all that kind of stuff that comes with it. It's fun, you meet new people from around the states. On January 08 2011 15:09 sob3k wrote: How long have you been in? deployed? What are (in your opinion) the pros and cons of Army service? Was It a good decison? I'm currently closing in in my 3rd year, and 5 months in deployed. Pros, are definitely the free money I receive for college and my deployment so far, it'll be a big help for when I go into college next year. You meet a lot of new people make a lot of new friends. You get paid 24/7, So in reality I'm getting paid to work out, browse teamliquid, play starcraft etc ;p. You get really fit as well if you keep up with it, which is always a plus. Also being in the army is an instant confidence booster, and +1 to charisma when being around women ~ Cons, you're away from family, friends, and doing what you love to do on your own time a lot. But it pays off when you finally come back home. That's all I can really think of. I do really miss playing the hell out of sc2/sc:bw and other blizzard/console games | ||
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tryummm
774 Posts
If so, would you say these articles are stretching the truth? http://www.infowars.com/government-trains-troops-to-run-american-cities/ http://www.infowars.com/u-s-army-trains-to-take-on-tea-party/ | ||
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sYz-Adrenaline
United States1850 Posts
On January 08 2011 15:48 Niso wrote: Do you really have to strip off all your clothes and stand in 2 rows facing each other while a Sergeant inspects you and tries to make you cry? Sort of, It was one of the first few days in basic, it was a shower drill. They just kind of make fun of everyone though. If you just take it as a joke and don't laugh you'll be fine. On January 08 2011 15:51 MetalMarine wrote: Did you kill anyone, if not..... i will give you 1 star... no jk, but really... did you kill anyone....? No On January 08 2011 16:07 whatever wrote: why would you join the army and fight for the interests of a select elite that has nothing to do with you? I joined the army for them to help me pay for college really, and I just ended up deployed instead first, and our mission is not for combat its for support now. On January 08 2011 16:12 n.DieJokes wrote: What kind of testing do they give the average recruit? Testing, hmm mental tests to see if they can break your will, pretty much break down your discipline and act like a professional. Physically, PT test depending on your age group, a set of 2 minutes of pushups and situps and a timed 2 mile run. On January 08 2011 16:18 Phelix wrote: What role are you in the U.S. Army? How are your superiors in Basic, and coming out of Basic? Are there group punishments in Basic, and how would you deal with someone else that made the error instead of you? Intelligence Analyst, but my job is communications with radios and such but right now i'm an IA. On January 08 2011 16:28 tryummm wrote: Do you know of or have you partaken in any martial law related training drills (Or any drills relating to detaining/restricting the rights) potentially for large numbers of American people? If so, would you say these articles are stretching the truth? http://www.infowars.com/government-trains-troops-to-run-american-cities/ http://www.infowars.com/u-s-army-trains-to-take-on-tea-party/ First time hearing of it, it must be an active duty thing really. I'll ask about it though and see if i can give you a better answer. | ||
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Cr4zyH0r5e
Peru1308 Posts
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Shaka_Kon
Canada112 Posts
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writer22816
United States5775 Posts
How far can you throw a hand grenade? | ||
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Licmyobelisk
Philippines3682 Posts
On January 08 2011 17:45 Shaka_Kon wrote: Have you seen anyone who's 5'9 120Ibs sized guy in the army? ( kuz that's mine...:O) was thinking the same, well does size matter? I'm only 5'4 and around 130 pounds. Also are you mentality prepared to kill to defend yourself? | ||
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aztrorisk
United States896 Posts
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Tuneful
United States327 Posts
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BuuGhost
Netherlands340 Posts
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AirbladeOrange
United States2573 Posts
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Licmyobelisk
Philippines3682 Posts
like duh, isn't he going there for support and not be in the front line | ||
jjun212
Canada2208 Posts
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NIIINO
Slovakia1320 Posts
+ Show Spoiler + are they shipping you some girls or are you there completely without girls ? ? | ||
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bITt.mAN
Switzerland3693 Posts
Thinking before and after military (I know you're not finished yet, but it's not like you haven't started), are there any detectable changes you can perceive about how your mind operates and how you think? What are the biggest changes to your psyche that have occurred as a result of the military.\ Has your stance on certain universal issues/situations (war/violence/pre-emptive attacks/terrorism/counter-terrorism [yea I know it's a narrow question]) changed since? How? In Switzerland we have mandatory military service. Do you think this is a good idea? Why should I go through it instead of paying maor tax untill I'm 50? | ||
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TossFloss
Canada606 Posts
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sur_reaL
Canada278 Posts
On January 09 2011 03:32 TossFloss wrote: Why do soldiers train in grappling when almost all combat involves ranged weapons? Maybe when people are in close quarters and have no weapon? | ||
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Nuttyguy
United Kingdom1526 Posts
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Zlasher
United States9129 Posts
Not every soldier goes around shooting terrorists 14 hours a day, he's stationed at his base and he just goes about his daily business, he wouldn't be scared for his life, he's not killed anyone and he doesn't do things you guys see in rambo movies. | ||
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Loanshark
China3094 Posts
On January 09 2011 07:11 ZlaSHeR wrote: Lol judging by his demeanor, posts, etc. I don't understand some of these questions. Not every soldier goes around shooting terrorists 14 hours a day, he's stationed at his base and he just goes about his daily business, he wouldn't be scared for his life, he's not killed anyone and he doesn't do things you guys see in rambo movies. Here's a question for the OP then: What's your base like? Is it just like really peaceful with almost no danger of being killed? Or do you guys actually go out on patrols and shit and people actually get killed? | ||
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DoubleZee
Canada556 Posts
What was your training regiment to get in shape for basic? | ||
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JustQuitWarcraftIII
United States679 Posts
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Endymion
United States3701 Posts
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The_LiNk
Canada863 Posts
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pred470r
Bulgaria3265 Posts
Are you guys allowed to have sex with prostitutes? Do you guys have free time during the day and what do you if yes? | ||
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crazeman
664 Posts
On January 09 2011 16:13 The_LiNk wrote: If you use stimpack, does your gun fire faster? He's in the army, so he's not a marine? Would you say "paying for college" is the primary reason for people to join the army? I'm interested in as to why people would enlist. What is the demographics of your peers in the army? (income/education level, race, etc) | ||
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Hidden_MotiveS
Canada2562 Posts
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Wotans_Fire
United Kingdom294 Posts
On January 10 2011 01:16 pred470r wrote: How's the food in Iraq? Are you guys allowed to have sex with prostitutes? Do you guys have free time during the day and what do you if yes? Obviously not allowed to have sex with prostitutes lol how can you find prostitutes they would get ambushed. | ||
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Zlasher
United States9129 Posts
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sYz-Adrenaline
United States1850 Posts
On January 08 2011 17:44 Cr4zyH0r5e wrote: my friend will be joining the army in a 4-5 months. What would you recommend / tell people to expect out of bootcamp? To expect, hmm I guess just be prepared to get insulted (just don't take it personally) and get ready to exercise a lot. Also everyday is like a day in Gym in highschool but everyday is something new. If you liked gym you'll like the training. On January 08 2011 18:38 writer22816 wrote: Is the drill sergeant really an asshole or is he actually a really nice guy? How far can you throw a hand grenade? He's actually a really nice guy, they become more friendly towards the end of basic, the tough guy act is just for show to break you and put fear into you. Hand grenade, I sent it flying a good 80-100 yards On January 08 2011 18:49 Licmyobelisk wrote: was thinking the same, well does size matter? I'm only 5'4 and around 130 pounds. Also are you mentality prepared to kill to defend yourself? I ve seen someone who was 4 foot something and I don't know his weight but I'm assuming it wasn't very heavy. And being mentally prepared to defend myself, I guess would be one of those things you wouldn't know till it came to be upon myself and had to take action. On January 08 2011 19:29 BuuGhost wrote: Did you ever see anyone get killed? Seen. No. Having one guy in your company there and gone the next day. Yes. On January 09 2011 08:21 DoubleZee wrote: Who is the biggest BAMF you've met in the Army so far? What was your training regiment to get in shape for basic? BAMF ive seen in the army so far would of had to been my drill sergeant, If you could name anything as in air assault, ranger, sapper, etc he was it or been it. Hmm to get in shape for basic i recommend a low number of push ups, sit ups, and a slow 2 mile run maybe not even 2 miles. Do them in the correct form/pace! That would be to begin with, then gradually work your way up. If you can start high go for it but you need to be able to do 42 push ups if you're in the age category that I am in (18-21), 53 sit ups and a 2 mile run in 15:52 or :56 one of those two. On January 09 2011 14:49 JustQuitWarcraftIII wrote: Is it true that some men turn gay in the army? Well for my unit, it's all guys...So for some.. On January 09 2011 15:39 Endymion wrote: I just want to say thank you for joining the armed forces so that I don't have to, people like you who keep the world safe are so much better than people like me, and you guys never get the recognition that you deserve.  On January 09 2011 16:13 The_LiNk wrote: If you use stimpack, does your gun fire faster? I don't think that is invented yet. On January 10 2011 01:16 pred470r wrote: How's the food in Iraq? Are you guys allowed to have sex with prostitutes? Do you guys have free time during the day and what do you if yes? Food is actually not that bad, it's a lot better then I would make for myself back home for sure. But nothing beats the food at basic training, for some reason its the best food but you never have the time to enjoy it. Sex, only if you don't get caught  .This is what I do in my free time, I stay updated with SC/SC2, talk with friends and family back home, watch a movie here and there, and play against the computer here and there on insane to keep my skills somewhat alive. On January 10 2011 05:01 crazeman wrote: He's in the army, so he's not a marine? Would you say "paying for college" is the primary reason for people to join the army? I'm interested in as to why people would enlist. What is the demographics of your peers in the army? (income/education level, race, etc) If someone has joined the National Guard its a good reason that they joined for money for college or they want to serve but not fully commit. I'm both. I didn't want to fully commit because then SC would of been gone out of my life for a long time. Along with family/friends as well as my current GF. Some people want to join because they have no other career choice to go to, they didn't plan their futures out enough. You sleep all they way through high school and you get out and you have no plans. For others they planned to do it for the experience, to get away from home, from life, or to say you've done something. Hmm most my fellow buddies are college graduates, or just out of high school, Being from NH, i think we have only 1-2 African Americans, and the rest are white. I have no asians  .As for their income level I couldn't really tell you because most of us are really old where i don't bother to ask or really young with no income level really. On January 10 2011 09:07 Hidden_MotiveS wrote: Going into engineering with an electrical or computer engineering degree with the army. Good or bad idea? Probably a good idea, military likes to teach things at a 3rd grade level (thanks to the infantry) so you'll probably learn stuff you already know. | ||
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jjun212
Canada2208 Posts
i didnt know it was that bad | ||
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sYz-Adrenaline
United States1850 Posts
On January 08 2011 19:45 jjun212 wrote: Have you ever seen any military movie that is even CLOSE to resembling the real deal in the US Army? Sorry for missing this one t.t. hmm I have to see a lot more military movies I actually haven't seen to many, but the ones that i've seen, hmmm... sometimes they are somewhat close, others are wayyy off. But never one that resembles the real deal. On January 10 2011 12:42 jjun212 wrote: oh one more question who has more influenced over a squad a second LT or a first sergeant/sergeant major a friend of mine in the canadian army told me they are kinda over lapping. although one is an officer, he is at the lowest grade and the sergeant major is the highest enlisted and in a squad kinda environment, the guys respect the sergeant more? Sergeant Major has the most influence, a 2nd LT just kind gives his opinion on the matter at hand. The LT can try to influence it more his way though if he's a stubborn ass. | ||
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jjun212
Canada2208 Posts
who has more influenced over a squad a second LT or a first sergeant/sergeant major a friend of mine in the canadian army told me they are kinda over lapping. although one is an officer, he is at the lowest grade and the sergeant major is the highest enlisted and in a squad kinda environment, the guys respect the sergeant more? | ||
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M155_G33k
United States470 Posts
On January 10 2011 10:51 sYz-Adrenaline wrote: Food is actually not that bad, it's a lot better then I would make for myself back home for sure. But nothing beats the food at basic training, for some reason its the best food but you never have the time to enjoy it. Sex, only if you don't get caught .This is what I do in my free time, I stay updated with SC/SC2, talk with friends and family back home, watch a movie here and there, and play against the computer here and there on insane to keep my skills somewhat alive. *ahem* I would like to point out that you are paid 24/7 while you are over there so if you have sex with someone that makes you the prostitute... ;D edit: Were gonna have to see if my cooking is better when you get back too.. specialy since Ill be the one doing most of the cooking huh?  | ||
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Zlasher
United States9129 Posts
On January 10 2011 12:52 M155_G33k wrote: I would like to point out that you are paid 24/7 while you are over there so if you have sex with someone that makes you the prostitute... ;D LOOOOL | ||
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Z3kk
4099 Posts
Wait...isn't she your girlfriend? Open relationship? ? | ||
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Zlasher
United States9129 Posts
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Z3kk
4099 Posts
Je suis bête. | ||
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BulimicReaver
Canada2 Posts
Does being in the army make you better at Call Of Duty games? Because your probably more familiar with tactics and you were probably taught how to communicate very effectively while in combat. | ||
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SpoR
United States1542 Posts
Also, where exactly are you? | ||
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sYz-Adrenaline
United States1850 Posts
On January 10 2011 17:59 BulimicReaver wrote: Do soldiers smoke cigs as much in real life like they do in the movies? Does being in the army make you better at Call Of Duty games? Because your probably more familiar with tactics and you were probably taught how to communicate very effectively while in combat. Omg yes they do, I for one though don't smoke. But holy hell some of them smoke one every hour or less. Umm their communication skills are probably on par with good players but I think they would put to much thought into it and hurt them selves and fail. I for one noticed i found where i expect people would be just by running around the map some. There just some senses you can only have by experience in the game. On January 10 2011 21:36 SpoR wrote: Do you agree with what you are doing over there? Do you ever wish you hadn't joined? Why? Also, where exactly are you? For where I am, I fully support the operation we are doing. We're pulling out finally . At first when i joined I had my doubts, even prior to deployment I was still thinking, but I just kind of realized it will be a thing in the past and a year is not that long its already almost half over. Now it's coming down to the fact if i want to re-enlist into the army, I'm still debating with myself over it, I guess it depends on my options, I know I don't have to deploy again for another 5 years after this, but i'm not sure if i want to do another deployment or not, Would really depend where I have to go, and what the mission was. At the moment I'm finally back in Camp Buehring, Kuwait where i'm stationed but I do frequently go up and back from Kuwait, and Iraq. | ||
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SpoR
United States1542 Posts
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sYz-Adrenaline
United States1850 Posts
On January 11 2011 23:23 SpoR wrote: What exactly are you/your operation doing there at the moment (if you can discuss it)? Our mission is to simply provide security for missions going up North and Back. Pretty much supporting the pulling out of Iraq. | ||
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a9arnn
United States1537 Posts
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sYz-Adrenaline
United States1850 Posts
On January 12 2011 16:21 a9arnn wrote: Missing the winter/snow/awesomeness that is New England at all? Hell no, I hate the cold, and it's pretty cold here too. I hibernate as much as possible in the winter. | ||
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exeexe
Denmark937 Posts
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