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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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