October 18, 2004
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Yesterday, Sunday, was the first time we made a convoy exercise to the shooting range. I pulled another all nighter with the guys installing radios and programming some technical stuff that I'm not even sure if I understand but manage to do it anyways, so I was up for like 36 hours or something right? On our way out to the shooting range, a 5 ton truck got stuck in the soft sand and we had to wait a few hours in the hot sun for the recovery team to get out there. We finally made it to the range to rezero our weapons (to make sure the bullet goes where we aim), and I'm glad to say my new eyes work like a charm. 300 meters and I shot the hell out of the poor dude's crotch. A full day under the sun in full body armor, no joke. Still need a little getting used to. A plus, I got to see herds of camels a distance away. They were too far away so I didn't take any pics, maybe next time. It was an amazing sight though, you'll never see so many in the zoo and seeing a herd free of cages is something else. I'm still here in Kuwait and still no definite date on the big move. I'm meeting interesting people here, coalition forces from other countries like Britian, Australia, and some other countries I failed to read off their uniforms. Here's a fun fact: Did you know the number of US troops serving abroad is more than the armies of the rest of the world combined? And the death rate doubles that of the rest of the armies? Anyways, I have no intention of adding to the later figures, and I am ok. No worries.
Comments (7)
interesting... did you intentionally aim for that part of the body?
JAMES: Get used to the armor. Don't take it off, you know what happened in Black Hawk Down. Make that armor like your bitch, always by your side. Let me know how your eyes are, I'm thinking about doing it next year.
FERDIE: Do you have any side effects with your new eyes? Apparently, James wants to get Lasik. See above comment. =D
are you sure you were aiming? why the hell were you looking at his crotch? now i wonder what the hell you were shooting at when we were playing counter strike.
Hey derek its johnny. Glad to hear that you are ok. The armor is your friend. Wear it everywhere, even on the bowl and in the shower.
Jen and I are waiting for your return home buddy. Be safe.
This xanga thing is working out great, good to be able to hear you are ok. Gonna add you to my subscription list.
Wow...camels are kewl....but have you need those huge spiders that you showed me a picture of. If so, put the pictures up.
Hey...how brilliant! Now I can read about your where abouts and how you are pulling through! Thats awesome! Miss you much =)
hey there bro, ArualANGEL forwarded your xanga page. bummer I missed out on your farewell bash, guess I had a good excuse...but it's great you're documenting this stuff. still can't believe you're out there now, make the best of it and keep us updated on your toilet humor from the other side.
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