Category Archives: Army

A Special Day

Posted on May 28, 2007 by phoenix69

In 5 days, a very special day is going to occur for more than one reason. Yes, June 2nd is more than special. First, my half brother, whom I have only met once, is going to retire after 30 years … Continue reading →

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Please go read this.

Posted on May 9, 2007 by phoenix69

It may infuriate you and it may not. All I know is that the illiterate one was the caller… Skunkfeathers: Idiots and Anecdotes

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From Carlo… Dust and Mud

Posted on February 23, 2007 by phoenix69

There are two constants in most soldier’s lives; Dust and Mud. I have been deployed into Eastern Europe twice and southwest Asia, and the ONLY things that they have in common are Dust and Mud. I have spent three years … Continue reading →

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From Carlo… Boredom

Posted on February 22, 2007 by phoenix69

Please see below for my T 13. Thanks! Wow, the days run together… There’s not a lot going on here, except fighting the boredom. The worst part about this point in a deployment is dealing with the same people day … Continue reading →

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From Carlo… Loneliness.

Posted on February 8, 2007 by phoenix69

Loneliness. 3. lone; solitary; without company; companionless. Companionship. 1. association as companions; fellowship. (both definitions from www.dictionary.com) Simple words, huh? Well, I have always suffered with it. You see, I grew up an only child. There are people that have … Continue reading →

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