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The Army Game
November 18th, 2009
Fort Dix is boring. We’ve been outprocessing since we got here, which is just a game of hurry up and wait. Read the rest of this entry »
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An Iraqi Celebration
November 9th, 2009
Some of the unit is already in Kuwait, but those left behind indulged in a traditional Iraqi feast last weekend. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: basra, iraq, iraqi dinner
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Short-Timer Syndrome
October 30th, 2009
Short Timer Syndrome is the equivalent of “Senioritis” – defined by Urban Dictionary as “noun. A crippling disease that strikes high school seniors. Symptoms include: laziness, an over-excessive wearing of track pants, old athletic shirts, sweatpants, athletic shorts, and sweatshirts. Also features a lack of studying, repeated absences, and a generally dismissive attitude. The only known cure is a phenomenon known as Graduation.” Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: iraq, senioritis, short timer
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Packing Up
October 25th, 2009
We had our customs inspection this weekend. Our conex is now packed and ready to ship back to the states. That’s one more step closer to home. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: basra, iraq, packing
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No Worries
October 20th, 2009
We’re almost out of here. We have scheduled flights out of Basra and Kuwait and at this point, I’m not stressing over much. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: basra, iraq, leaving
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Suicide Prevention
October 18th, 2009
I told you a few weeks ago that I was working on a suicide prevention video. I finished it at a pretty ironic time, a day after another Soldier killed himself. Suicide in the military is often swept under the rug and most people don’t know what a serious problem it is; truth be told, it’s a big problem and one that we can’t seem to get right. Where’s the easy button? I lost a very good friend over here, luckily it wasn’t to suicide and he was sent home to get the help he needed. I’m glad to see that the command didn’t turn their backs on the issue, but did what they thought was best.
I was a little disappointed in this video, because despite the fact that I sent out the script a week in advance, some of the participants weren’t prepared. I did what I could with what I had. If it makes one person stop and think, it’s worth it.
Tags: suicide, working
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Kicking and Screaming
October 8th, 2009
It could only be described as a tsunami of anger and annoyance. I’m a crazy woman on a roller coaster of emotions. Read the rest of this entry »
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Loving Football Season
October 4th, 2009
Football Season is back in full swing and last night was LSU’s first “real game.” We played the Georgia Bulldogs, and since the commander is a UGA fan there’s no way we could’ve watched the game without a wager. The losing team had to take a picture wearing gear from the opponent and use it as their default facebook picture for the duration of 1 day for every 2 points lost by (ex: if the score is 32-20, the loser has to post the picture for 6 days).
The game didn’t really pick up until the 4th quarter (about 1:20 AM Basra time). When Georgia pulled ahead, the commander got out his camera, making sure the batteries were charged and ready to take a picture of Monty and I in our Georgia shirts. He couldn’t have seen the turn of fate that was ahead, when LSU seized the lead with less than a minute to go. I believe my victory dance including squealing and yelling “in your face” to my commanding officer.
Tags: basra, baucom, iraq, LSU
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Red Bull Report
September 26th, 2009
Tags: working
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I Scream, You Scream
September 9th, 2009
What’s the big news on the warfront in Basrah? Ice Cream! Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: basrah, ice cream, stoner
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