New Friends Additions
And before I show the list, SPC Jeremy Johnson wanted me to tell you about Operation Happy Note.
In his own words”
“These guys are sending musical instruments to deployed soldiers, which is fucking awesome, and I figured its the kind of thing that you would plug on your site.”
Well spotted Jeremy, and consider the info passed on.
(Submitted by SPC Jeremy Johnson)
- Not allowed to tell my LT “I don’t have to listen to you, you’re just a Lieutenant!” (Note that this never actually stopped me)
- Not allowed to remove computer equipment to install a microwave in the shelter.
- Not allowed to remove computer equipment to install a mini-fridge in the shelter.
- Not allowed to install an X-Box in the shelter.
- Not even if I give the LT a turn.
- Not allowed to convert my Humvee into a Pirate Ship.
- Not allowed to ‘just’ fly a Jolly Roger from the antenna mount.
- Not allowed to slash the tires of Vehicles that park in my spot.
- Even if they belong to other units.
- Especially if they belong to another Country.
- Not allowed to exchange my M16 for a Pistol, “Because it’ll be more fun.”
- Not allowed to Exchange my M16 for a shotgun, “Because all the cool kids have one.”
- Not allowed to exchange my M16 for a Sub-Machine Gun.
- Ok, I can, but only if I can find one for the commander too.
- Not allowed to shoot at Civilian Contractors in Suburbans if they’re tailgating me. That job belongs to the LT. (True story, don’t ever give that guy the finger)
(Submitted By Joshua Nolan)
- Cannot ride a quad-barreled APC designated for the Iraqi Army like a rodeo star.
- The answer “You might.” is not consent to attempt to jump a 3 foot sand berm in an 18-wheeler after running over the “DO NOT ENTER” sign.
- Cannot attempt to jump anything in an 18-wheeler.
- Dr Pepper is not basic pyro issue.
- Cannot start a pillw fight on an airliner and blame PTSD.
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May 27th, 2008 at 1:42 am
the airplane shot reminded me of the last time i flew out of bwi. there were plane-loads of soldiers flying out at the same time, all of them looked 18 and scared. one of the soldiers near us in the lounge was a woman, and she was having to say goodbye to her two small children, leaving them with her mom while she was gone. it really broke my heart =( i hope the troops in danger know that many of us civilians sincerely appreciate and support the troops even if we disagree with this idiot president. thank you for all that you do, and for risking your lives for us. i hope you are all home safe and sound and soon!
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May 27th, 2008 at 3:23 am
I love that you have pictures with this post!
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May 27th, 2008 at 5:36 am
I love the added pictures. They’re an awesome addition to help illustrate the story. I hope more people choose to do that.
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May 27th, 2008 at 6:10 am
Personally, I think the first one with the guy riding the weapon should be photoshopped to have a caption bubble, saying “YEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!”
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May 27th, 2008 at 8:00 am
The airplane shot reminds me of when I was coming home from Iraq.
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May 27th, 2008 at 8:45 am
somewhere i have a very similar picture of myself riding a 155mm howitzer, except i have a cowboy hat
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May 27th, 2008 at 4:30 pm
Incidently.. you can fly a jolly roger if you are a submariner…
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May 27th, 2008 at 8:04 pm
Yeah, but who wants to be a submariner? lol
I had a pillow fight, too. :)
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May 27th, 2008 at 8:55 pm
what kind of lt?
butter or not
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May 27th, 2008 at 10:15 pm
Loved the airplane pillow fight photo- hubby and I both were laughing at it.
-Not allowed to say “Why should I listen to you? You’ve been in for 18 years and are only a lousey BUCK sgt!” Amazingly enough, I still got the 3 day weekend from the LT…I think he figured I was on edge and needed it.
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May 27th, 2008 at 11:41 pm
They wouldn’t let me fly the jolly roger because I stole it from another platoon, citing divine right.
And he was a 1st LT.
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May 27th, 2008 at 11:43 pm
They wouldn’t let my fly the jolly roger because I stole it from another platoon, citing divine right.
And he was a 1st LT.
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Signalist reply on July 11th, 2012 10:17 am:
“Not allowed to shoot at Civilian Contractors in Suburbans if they’re tailgating me. That job belongs to the LT. (True story, don’t ever give that guy the finger)”
Poor, little merc-I mean, contractors.
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May 28th, 2008 at 7:34 am
That is fucking hilarious. Your LT should have most certainly taken your side.
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May 28th, 2008 at 9:53 am
“Dr Pepper is not basic pyro issue.”
But obvious Planters nuts are.
Loved the pics, btw.
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