Holy shit. Maybe this is the last time?
We went and talked to the Chief of Staff on Monday. He's the commander of all forces on Camp Lejeune. He finally gave us the scoop, and this is straight from the horse's mouth. When they recalled us (January), they needed the forces in Iraq. But once we got here (April) they no longer needed us in Iraq. So from there, it was a constant struggle to figure out what to do with us. Every time they thought they had a place for us, it turned out that unit had no need for us. So we kept on getting jerked around. Well, the Marine Expeditionary Brigade in Afghanistan has been getting hit hard with a lot of combat casualties. For some reason unknown to even the Chief of Staff we talked to, the Joint Chiefs of Staff have set a limit of 10,500 Marines in Afghanistan. For some reason, us IRR (recalled) Marines don't count toward that limit, so when the MEB learned of our existence, they were chomping at the bit to get us out there. They want us out there yesterday, so we will be leaving in less than two weeks. There's only an infinitesimal chance that this won't come true, because this is coming from the highest of levels.
Fucking FINALLY.
Fucking FINALLY.
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rottenseedA lot of combat casualties? So why do you wanna go there so bad? To "fight the bad guys"? I support you and all, but I don't get why you're putting yourself in harms way. Don't you want to go home and put that risk to use in cleaning up our streets?
vairetubeHere's to a successful tour; thanks for serving
MarineGunrockI have no choice in the matter. I want to get there because I'm sick and tired of sitting around this base doing absolutely nothing every day.
Besides, what's so bad about "fighting the bad guys"?
enochyeah..that hurry up and wait shit gets old fast.after awhile it does not matter where they send you as long as its somewhere other than where you're at.
good luck to you MGR..and stay fucking safe!
dont make me come to the persian gulf!
really..dont make me..i hated that cruise.
notarobot>> ^MarineGunrock:
I have no choice in the matter. I want to get there because I'm sick and tired of sitting around this base doing absolutely nothing every day.
Besides, what's so bad about "fighting the bad guys"?
...The "Bad Guys" have all moved to Wall Street?
. .
Anyway, I hope you have exactly as much excitement as you are looking for, and a tour that returns you and your unit(s) home safely once completed.
Best of luck! Don't get killed out there!
OrnthoronBe safe! And please pass my greetings and best wishes on to any norwegian troops you might encounter.
rottenseed>> ^MarineGunrock:
I have no choice in the matter. I want to get there because I'm sick and tired of sitting around this base doing absolutely nothing every day.
Besides, what's so bad about "fighting the bad guys"?
Fighting the bad guys somewhere else is like popping the zit on a friend's face and neglecting the one on your own.
MarineGunrockBecause there's insurgents shooting people in America? You're not making much sense.
PsychologicI'm surprised the IRR don't count as "marines" once they've been activated and attached to a unit. Do reservists count? Either way, be as safe as situationally allowed, and be sure to pick up a nice hookah while you're there. =)
Fusionaut>> ^rottenseed:
>> ^MarineGunrock:
I have no choice in the matter. I want to get there because I'm sick and tired of sitting around this base doing absolutely nothing every day.
Besides, what's so bad about "fighting the bad guys"?
Fighting the bad guys somewhere else is like popping the zit on a friend's face and neglecting the one on your own.
ehhhh, some people like doing that
Fusionauterrr, not me though
therealblankmanPeople like you put themselves in harm's way so the rest of us can sit and browse the internet and post our bullshit opinions on the minutiae of existence. Make sure you come home safe, asshole.
KevlarGo to work, Gunny. Best of luck to you.
PaybackHey, get on some Haliburton bandwidth and self-sift some vids while you're there.
Oh, and keep your head down!
Both of them.
DraxGL
MarineGunrock>> ^therealblankman:
People like you put themselves in harm's way so the rest of us can sit and browse the internet and post our bullshit opinions on the minutiae of existence. Make sure you come home safe, asshole.
Thanks, dick.
poolcleanerMy cousin left for Afghanistan from California on Sunday. Artillery.
SagemindKeep your head low and your ass covered!
Come back to us in one piece! - That's how that game is played!
Oh, and Lt. Dang says to "keep your feet dry" -
Stay safe man!
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