In Honor of Memorial Day.....

Born on the 4th of July

Man, I didn't need to be crying like a baby first thing in the morning..

I spent 9 years in the Army, and was deployed from the Border of (former) East Germany to Saudi Arabia. We landed in Saudi on Christmas Eve. What a way to spend the holiday.

Before we deployed, we were briefed that we would be taking on the Republican Guard, and that the forecast was for roughly 25-35% casualties in our unit. (4th Squadron, 8th US Army Cavalry, 3rd Armored Division). Also written as 4/8 Cav, 3A.D.. Before we deployed, our strength in numbers was about 70%. By the time we left Germany, it was at 98, and by the time the ground war started, we were at 103%. Our total numbers, I believe, were about 485 or so men, so a 35% casualty rate would mean over 160 of us would be taking a one way trip.

Due to our training, and the amount of time the core unit had together (about 2 years), and the capabilities of our equipment, and the not-always-so-bright leadership EVERY military unit deals with, we returned to Germany with only ONE casualty. Staff Sergeant Christopher Robinson.

To you, Sarge, This is my today. To you.

First rounds on me when we meet again.

Rainman

Penn & Teller's Bull*hit

Nosferatu

To kill a Mockingbird

virginity

Rambo

Eddie and the Cruisers

cherish

salute

meet

Frogsssssssssss

Update. He has passed away. It's not to be, Willis.

T... Hmmm..

Being a sci-fi fan, I'll say Them, a crappy 50's flick about huge radioactivated ants.

This is a picture of the first car I owned. This is not mine, but one that looks just like her. Mine was a '72 Dodge Charger with a 392 HEMI motor that pumped out 520+ HP, and 570 lbs torque. The top speed on mine was 172, and she did high 10s in the 1/4.



I miss her..

I really appreciate anyone that sacrifices their own time to go out on a U.S.O. tour. (But not as much as those they they tour FOR).

Go Allied Military !!!

Happenin'

I'm hoping to be able to afford this sweet ride one day.

My random thought is that we could harvest the methane coming out of the rear ends of cows, and use it to power our vehicles, the world would be a cleaner, albeit smellier place.