Blog Posts

MANY articles on a wide array of topics. You’ll find a lot of my newer content is going to my YouTube channel first, but I do still blog occasionally.

Big News In Iraq

Big News In Iraq

The transfer of power in Iraq has taken place, 2 days early. This is certainly good news since without a big, planned event to target, the insurgents will be less able to wreak havoc. And of course, it means they cannot …

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On Hold

On Hold

Delayed a week at CRC due to order confusion, but qualified expert with M9 pistol and got a pass to fly home.

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Good Stuff To Bring To Iraq (so I'm told)

Good Stuff To Bring To Iraq (so I'm told)

I’ve talked to a lot of people who have returned from a tour in Iraq and one of the questions I like to ask them is “What is the one thing you weren’t issued that you wouldn’t want to live without …

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CRC - Ft. Bliss

CRC - Ft. Bliss

If you are an IRR soldier or otherwise think you’ll be going to Ft. Bliss CRC, you should read all the information available on their website, here: …

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Made It To Bliss

Made It To Bliss

After many cancelled and delayed and missed flights Sunday, I made it into Ft. Bliss CRC. Monday started at 0400 and was a long, busy day of SRPs and first aid classes. Today started at 0500 and will include equipment …

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