June 2010 - Argghhh!

...in the late spring.First, Patrol Leader Gunner takes a last look around before heading off to conduct the post-sunrise perimeter patrol.Assistant Patrol Leader Buffy the Coyote Slayer waits for the order to "saddle up and move out." Kiki is on a limited duty profile due to hip problems.There are goats in the mist...Willy and Pete wait patiently for brekkies...The new recruits do some combatives training......and a whole lot of PT. Lots ofPT. No, really, a lot of PT. I get tired just...

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I wonder what's his MOS? Boq

Heartless Libertarian is starting the return-to-CONUS phase of his year in the 'Stan. As he retrogrades, he xmits when time and facilities permit.I arrived at BAF just in time for the end of the Monday Commander's Update Brief (CUB). It's customary at the last CUB of the month to honor the fallen of the previous month.The 31 May CUB happened to coincide not only with Memorial Day, but also with MG Scaparrotti having commanded Regional Command - East (CJTF-82) for a year.In that year,...

And I've been really busy this past holiday weekend doing fun stuff, like taking the Technical out for a spin, and helping the Prodigal Son's family move (closer, yay!), and taking advantage of time with the Prodigal Grandson and Daughter-in-Law that is thereby provided.But I have been catching up on the "Gaza Freedom Flotilla" where it seems Israeli commandos boarded the vessel with paintball guns, and found out that "peace activists" know how to use pistols - possibly...