Military
Operation Clean Sweep and My Thoughts on Unemployment
Today was the big operation that is done twice a year here on Ft. Bragg. It’s called Operation Clean Sweep. It is where every unit on post has a section that they have to make beautiful. Never mind that the army contracts workers to mow the grass and weed eat. I am sure that is [...]
The Final Inspection
The Marine stood and faced God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining, Just as brightly as his brass. ‘Step forward now, Marine, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek? To My Church have you been true?’ The soldier squared his shoulders and said, [...]
Longest Days of my Life
I haven’t updated this in a few days. I am currently attending an army school and the days are long. My mornings begin at 0430 so that I can be in formation by 0600. It is horrible. I am definately not a morning person. After 10 years, I still hate getting up early. Then I [...]
The Flight Physical
Today I did the Part 1 for my flight physical. I have been really considering becoming a pilot after this last deployment. Every mission we inserted by helicopter and it was awesome. And then if we got into trouble, there was always a Kiowa or an Apache overhead to help us out. It was fucking [...]
Military Discount?
So after 10 years of living here, I have FINALLY found a place that offers military discount. What you believe that it is Lowes? Yeah, their prices are usually a little higher than Home Depot but now I am a regular customer because it is nice that a store, especially a nationwide store, would give [...]
Welcome to Fayetteville
Welcome to the great city of Fayetteville, NC. From what I hear, it is the typical military town. There are plenty of bars, strip clubs, and pawn shops. Not to mention, the local people could possibly be the rudest people I have ever had the joy of meeting. I will try and highlight the good [...]