Aces High Bulletin Board
General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: VWE on April 20, 2007, 01:17:00 PM
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These are some things I took for granted prior to leaving the states:
Sex with my girlfriend, "hey babe, let me just finish flying this one sorty first then I'll be right up"... stupid, stupid, stupid.
Getting into the car and listening to the radio, unless you actually enjoy listening to music that sounds like someone threw a retard down a flight of stairs...
Weekends... weekends are made for getting out of the house and doing something, every day is Monday here.
Its the little things in life you don't really think about that makes life worth living, when those little things go away over night you too may find yourself reflecting...
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True true...
Where are you at VWE that life sucks so hard? :confused:
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Originally posted by DYNAMITE
True true...
Where are you at VWE that life sucks so hard? :confused:
Iraq.
Doesn't get much harder.
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Keep those thoughts alive and when you get back stateside act on them.
Oh and keep yer eyes open and yer head and bellybutton down!
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Don't take life for granted!
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Good advice!
Also: Think and Be Safe!
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It's all waiting for you when you get home Sir.
Thank you for your service.
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Originally posted by Curval
Iraq.
Doesn't get much harder.
:O :O :O
Dude, I had no idea!
Stay safe bud!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for your service!
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Originally posted by Shifty
It's all waiting for you when you get home Sir.
Thank you for your service.
ditto
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absolutely right VWE
thanks for your service
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I find it so *strange* that in this day in age, we can actually talk to troops in a Combat Zone. When I was a kid, I would read about guys in World War II, Korea, and even Vietnam. It seemed so far removed, so distant. Now here we are, chatting on a message board with VWE, whos actually in a war zone and combat.
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Dude post your APO. My boys and I will send you and your boys a care package. Beef Jerky, Jolly Ranchers, maybe some CD's of good old American Music to rock out on. Maybe a case of Scope "mouth wash" hint hint (pepermint shnapps and green food coloring:aok ) I loved it when my sister sent me stuff like that just don't drink allot.
Really though, if you guys need anything please post it up here, I know many of us would be happy to donate whatever we can to support you guys and make life a little easier for you. Hell I know even a simple letter saying Hi hows the weather can make a big differance sometimes.
Maybe we can talk HiTech into getting a bunch of ball caps sent over and you guys can post a picture of everyone wearing them. A little free advertizing maybe:D
Hope everything goes well for you over there. Keep your head on a swivel and come home in one piece. Best of luck to you and your guys and from one vet to anouther, THANK YOU SIR Charlie Mike!!!
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keep your head down VW
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An Open Letter to VWE & His Bros:
Dear Servicefolks:
As you stand around that computer monitor in a hostile area reading this, I really want you to know a few things....
I cannot even BEGIN to explain how PROUD and APPRECIATIVE my family and I are of you to volunteer for this serious and dangerous undertaking. It took MASSIVE, MONUMENTAL 'NADS the size of two NFL domed stadiums to make that decision, undergo that very difficult training, put on those BDU's and go into harm's way for our country. For that, I THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
My family has had members serve in every conflict since the American Revoloution, and some have come home, others have not, but they all understood what they were doing for their country...and none of it was "easy".
For looking back in the original post that your bro put up, remembering the days of "quality time" with his girl, hanging out with pals on the weekends, kicking back with an ice cold adult golden beverage and veging in front of the tv, or just washing & waxing the Mustang on a nice day....think of this.....
There are a BOATLOAD of people just like me who pray EVERY DAY that when the time comes, and you get the wake-up call and the ticket home, that you are all safe, healthy, and in one piece.
Just think how much sweeter EVERY DAY AFTER THAT will be after all you have been through!
Taking anything for granted? Not anymore.
THANK YOU!!!!
A BIG <> Salute from...
68ROX
Bruce Brady
Hot Springs, AR
USA
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Originally posted by Hornet33
Maybe a case of Scope "mouth wash" hint hint (pepermint shnapps and green food coloring:aok ) I loved it when my sister sent me stuff like that just don't drink allot.
as I've said before.. a 12 oz beer and a 6 oz beer fit great in a pringles tube ;)
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Originally posted by Dichotomy
as I've said before.. a 12 oz beer and a 6 oz beer fit great in a pringles tube ;)
Yeah but they probably want the pringles too. I know when I was over there I would have killed for some.:D
Seriously though, we as a community should organize some sort of care package drive for VWE and his buddies. Maybe try and get a list of all the players that are serving over there right now and put something together for all of them. I don't think it would have to be anything huge but I'm sure they would appreciate the show of support from their online friends. I know I would be willing to help out with something like that.
How about it folks???
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I'm in
Got a package going out to my brother in law on Monday. I'm trying to convince him that we have decent GV's in this game.
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A few months ago the GF and I sent a buttload of stuff over. I'd be more than willing to chip in what I can.
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Please note; some of the FOB's have come a long way since the first rotation. The larger ones have decent PX's, pizza shops, coffee shops, subway shops,... the more primitive ones don't, but the larger built up areas do.
Near the end of OIF2, you could pick up (expensive) steaks at the PX at Victory (Liverty) off BIAP and BBQ a little near your hootch. Pirated DVD's of new movie releases were available for $5 U.S., sometimes days before their Western release dates.
It's better now to ask what they want/need rather than just ship a lot of what people were sending 3 years ago. Sometimes you can think of something unique that can be entertaining, but just stuffing a box with jerky and wet wipes may not be the best to send over these days.
Additionally, my experiences come from BIAP, Baghdad, Taji mostly and a little from Kuwuit and Qatar. I've no idea how Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, the Horn of Africa, and other duty locations are these days as far as creature comforts.
And there's enough trouble with alcohol that can be accessed while in-country now (mostly from Russia and Lebanon). They really don't need it sent to them from states.
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Hey guys, thanks for the kind words. I look forward to not being awaken by explosions...
New address for me:
SPC Skierski
Task Force Hurricane unit 42165
APO AE 09342
For those that don't know I'm Army, attached to the Navy and the web site for this group is http://c-ram.org
P.S. if send something, please no alcohol. I don't smoke or drink...
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Hey Spc,
You ought to tell the folks posting about the care packages what you guys would LIKE to see in them.
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Originally posted by VWE
P.S. if send something, please no alcohol. I don't smoke or drink...
Ehhh?
Understand that you don't smoke or drink but surely such products are awesome trade goods?
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Originally posted by VWE
Hey guys, thanks for the kind words. I look forward to not being awaken by explosions...
New address for me:
SPC Skierski
Task Force Hurricane unit 42165
APO AE 09342
For those that don't know I'm Army, attached to the Navy and the web site for this group is http://c-ram.org
P.S. if send something, please no alcohol. I don't smoke or drink...
anything in particular that you'd like?
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Originally posted by VWE
These are some things I took for granted prior to leaving the states:
Sex with my girlfriend, "hey babe, let me just finish flying this one sorty first then I'll be right up"... stupid, stupid, stupid.
Getting into the car and listening to the radio, unless you actually enjoy listening to music that sounds like someone threw a retard down a flight of stairs...
Weekends... weekends are made for getting out of the house and doing something, every day is Monday here.
Its the little things in life you don't really think about that makes life worth living, when those little things go away over night you too may find yourself reflecting...
feel you there bud... had a couple friends KIA in 05, and several more WIA and doing tours over there right now... had a couple marine boot lts and an army 2lt head over the past week/month
stay safe, kick bellybutton and come home
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I'm kind of a simple person myself when it comes to a care package. I like instant oatmeal or cream of wheat packages. Some single laundry detergent packages, easy to put in my ruk and a must have for doing your own wash when away from the FOB(forward operating base). Some real bubble gum, you can find Wrigleys over here but that aint bubble gum. Any old aviation magazines, any boat guys out there? I miss my Soundings... if any of you know what those are and would be willing to send me an old copy I'd love one of those too. Just keep it simple guys, I'd appriciate it...