I'm tired of breathing sand already. Gonna be a long, boring, and hot seven months here.

Just stay safe, brother. And thanks.

Thank you Marine for protecting my American way of life. Ooh-rah!

Sorry to hear you are stuck there. Let us know if you need anything. I would be happy to mail you a care package. Are you near Al Asad?

Stay safe.

Def let us know about sending care packages to you. So far my family only places em in a community box.

May God bless you on your duty there.

Hes a air winger im sure hes at a good base..lol Stay safe man!!

Good Luck and Godspeed.

I don't think you're protecting my way of life at all.

I think you're doing something far more important, insuring security and bringing peace to someone else.

I don't think you're protecting my way of life at all.

I think you're doing something far more important, insuring security and bringing peace to someone else.

By stabilizing another's peace, he is in fact insuring our own.

Dude, stay safe and make it home. Thanks and much appreciated.
If you can let us know where you are at, you'll get a flood of M&M in care packages.

Fuck M&Ms mang. He's a Marine. He wants Cerveza.

Fuck M&Ms mang. He's a Marine. He wants Cerveza.


I have heard this story from more than one marine/army serving. In the MRE, there is one package that contains M&Ms. In the boxes that they are packaged in, they are always in a certain location. I've been told that by the time they arrive, the places in the box are cut out and the MREs's with the M&Ms are missing. I'm told that M&Ms are gold because they don't melt.

I hope to hell that you have decent cafeteria.

I have nothing but the highest respect for the men and women who serve this country, and I've never stated otherwise

I have more respect for the men, the women seem a bit gender confused. Regardless, I glad it's them and not me.

Seriously though, who in their right mind volunteers to fight for the freedom of the iraqis, who don't appreciate it anway? There's no way you're going to prove to me that they're fighting for my rights.

I believe it was a real threat, particularly to Israel

I'm all for supporting Israel. Even if my support is misunderstood.

BTW, did anyone catch the Saddam video of him after he was hanged?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlyK3OFMoOo&feature=related

I'm all for supporting Israel. Even if my support is misunderstood.


The real reason why we went to Iraq...to keep them from going over to the Euro with their oil money.

I don't think women should serve in combat, but nonetheless they help serve


You don't have the balls to catch bullets, what do you matter?

Care packages would be appreciated, but I don't really have it as bad as some. I am indeed on Al Asad air base. The chowhall here is actually nicer than the one back home, I guess they figure if they can at least keep our stomachs happy than we wont bitch too much. Im not out there kicking in doors or shooting insurgents. I just go to work for 12 hours a day fixing gear that makes airplanes fly, and thus shooting hajis. So... for those that are interested here ya go...

Cpl Brian Roberts
Mals-16 (GSE)
UIC 41061
FPO AP 96426-1061

You can't send anything too ridiculous, I probably wont recieve the package. They screen the mail and what not, but try if you must. Thanks guys.

I will work on the getting a care package going. Have to find some stuff that you would enjoy or need. I have never been to Al Asad AB, but I have studied it well for an emergency airfield. I think the the Tacan frequency is 57X.

It's odd that you mentioned the chow hall. My old roommate was there to run your Marine Corps Marathon and it was delayed because the chow hall was mortared. I guess they replaced it. He got a free Ipod and he bumped into Chuck Norris.

I will work on the getting a care package going. Have to find some stuff that you would enjoy or need. I have never been to Al Asad AB, but I have studied it well for an emergency airfield. I think the the Tacan frequency is 57X.

It's odd that you mentioned the chow hall. My old roommate was there to run your Marine Corps Marathon and it was delayed because the chow hall was mortared. I guess they replaced it. He got a free Ipod and he bumped into Chuck Norris.

You mean chuck norris bumped into him....with a FIST

How strict are they on what is sent? Would a special bottle of cool mint listerine be in order? I recommend the listerine going with some kind of juice since its 180 proof.

I think we could get away with some special listerine. I heard that you no matter how many times you wash the bottle out, it still tastes minty.

I think we could get away with some special listerine. I heard that you no matter how many times you wash the bottle out, it still tastes minty.

Just add green food dye, and it would so get past.

I got this down to a science for an army friend. I buy two bottles from the same lot number. Empty one, leave the other full. Pour vodka in one, leave the other. Then add a few drops let it mix up, check back in a few hours to see how the color looks compared to the real stuff. Once the colors are close I put the wrapper back around it and slap some clear tape on it. Send both bottles. It has a 50% chance of getting thru.

Why can't you have booze, exactly? I'm confused.

You're an American. It's your God given right to get fucked up.

A multitude of reasons. One being that we have rounds on us at all times I'm assuming.

logic is not allowed on TFL.

A multitude of reasons. One being that we have rounds on us at all times I'm assuming.

Seems like a good reason to be drunk to me.

Besides, it would help thin the herd a little bit. You know, the losers that don't... peel enough potatoes.

nt

Men + guns + no pussy + alcohol = bad news bears

...or just some lame ass who came up with General Order #1 was some asexual idiot who doesn't like to have a good time.

It seems the mail screening might have calmed down a bit lately, so give it a shot if you would like.

Yeah, the no pussy thing is retarded. It's and actual order that you must remain abstinent while you are out here. I gotta say, even the ugly ones are starting to look good, after only a week. It's tough going from getting laid 3-4 times a day to zero poonani faster then you can say "Man Id really like some pussy"

There are a few pro's to being stuck in the desert though, such as... Going to the gym, getting a tan, catching up on all the books I've been meaning to read (starting with Frank Herbert's - Dune) and the chowhall. Other than that it's pretty boring, work all day and sleep for what little time you have off.

It seems the mail screening might have calmed down a bit lately, so give it a shot if you would like.

Yeah, the no pussy thing is retarded. It's and actual order that you must remain abstinent while you are out here. I gotta say, even the ugly ones are starting to look good, after only a week. It's tough going from getting laid 3-4 times a day to zero poonani faster then you can say "Man Id really like some pussy"

There are a few pro's to being stuck in the desert though, such as... Going to the gym, getting a tan, catching up on all the books I've been meaning to read (starting with Frank Herbert's - Dune) and the chowhall. Other than that it's pretty boring, work all day and sleep for what little time you have off.

Dungeons and Dragons.

Enter a puppy throwing contest!

A multitude of reasons. One being that we have rounds on us at all times I'm assuming.


I've always heard were "respecting" the muslim countries laws or customs.

Any books you want? Or any favorite authors? I won't try the listerine thing as I am still in the Reserves, so I need to keep myself out of trouble.

On the ground we passed the time playing Halo 2. Our squadron bought 4 xbox so 16 people could play at the same time. It was one of the few fun things there.

Men + guns + no pussy + alcohol = bad news bears

...or just some lame ass who came up with General Order #1 was some asexual idiot who doesn't like to have a good time.

or just maybe, someone learned something from Vietnam....when the GI's used to line up at the cathouses, there were VC among the hookers who were sent to spread STDs to American troops. And, since the enemy has been making more use of women for suicide attacks, its only a matter of common sense that allowing the troops to chase tail makes them way too easy a target. As much as I understand what they are sacrificing, they werent sent there for recreational purposes. I would rather go without and live to come home and get some, than to go after it over there and pay for it.

skydivr... it was a joke. No need for the explanation. Not everybody on here lacks the ability to sustain critical thinking skills. Besides, you worked Special Operations correct? Then surely you can understand the sarcasm, right?

Booyah... hang in there bud. I'm sure the good stuff is inbound shortly.

I'll send you a Fleshlight, just don't pass her around.

:D

:shudders: Though, that's probably the best thing yet. The hand gets boring after awhile.

I'm telling you, I couldn't last.

I jerk it a couple a times a day when I'm bored.

I'd have carpal tunnel.

You ever seen Jarhead? When he lists things to do... it's JUST like that.

I'd be jerking it while doing everything.

Eventually I'd probably be banned from the army for whipping my cock out too much.

Gotta love the hand parties! lol

skydivr... it was a joke. No need for the explanation. Not everybody on here lacks the ability to sustain critical thinking skills. Besides, you worked Special Operations correct? Then surely you can understand the sarcasm, right?

Booyah... hang in there bud. I'm sure the good stuff is inbound shortly.


First, you need to understand that a lot of people would say that exact same thing as you did, and not be sarcastic about it. then, you need to understand that your sarcasm did not show in your post, which is probably common since such things dont always show up well in a written post as opposed to hearing someone say it. As for special operations, of course I can understand sarcasm, but read the last sentence I just said.

Special operations, combined with the fact that I didnt serve during a war, meant that most of my time was spent on shorter trips as opposed to being sent to the sandbox for a long stretch of time. That was one of the benefits--there is a lot more bullshit to put up with in some respects, but a ton less in others.

:bigthumb: For a SEAL, you type a lot! I kid, I kid...

I know what you're saying. No worries.