Who'd of ever thunk it? Okay, off to bed at 2000 (figure that one out!) so I can rise early in the morning. Anybody want me to call them?!
Monday, May 21, 2007
A Boy and His Battle Rattle
Okay, so here's the deal. 100+ of us here at F. E. Warren AFB are "playing" war games this week. Yours truly, for instance, had to be on base in place locked, cocked, and ready to rock at . . . . . . . . . ready for this? 0400 (that's 4 a.m. for you non-military types). I got home at 1800 (6 p.m.). We start again tomorrow at 0545 and are scheduled to end at 1800. What fun! What thrills! What a waste of time some of this is while the leadership gets the administrative details together. What do we do while playing? We set up camp; we train; we are attacked. I, as the Chaplain, will have a service on Wednesday afternoon (thinking of focusing on those really deployed and missing), make up a simulated schedule, visit the Airmen, counsel, and participate in various scenarios. The first day is a pain, administratively, but the other days can be quite fun. At any rate, it's worth giving you a look-see at Kraig in full battle gear, otherwise known as "battle rattle." Here goes!
Who'd of ever thunk it? Okay, off to bed at 2000 (figure that one out!) so I can rise early in the morning. Anybody want me to call them?!
Who'd of ever thunk it? Okay, off to bed at 2000 (figure that one out!) so I can rise early in the morning. Anybody want me to call them?!
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You look GREAT. I knew there was a WARRIOR in there somewhere. You might want to put your gas mask on your left side. You can't get into it very easy the way it's positioned in the picture.
Were you dragging a little when you put all of the stuff on? I remember having a hard time getting used to the extra weight, but decided not to complain too much when I thought about all of the items the Army and Marines carry with them ALL the time in combat.
Have Fun!
Rich
Lookin' good Kraig. You could actually pass for a soldier at a quick glance. :)
I'm still having a tough time getting used to you in uniform!
~J
How much candy did you get last night? Trick or Treat! Wow, you like an Army guy. I think its cool that you get to go home for the evening...
Joe
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