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We arrived in Baghdad via C130 military aircraft. The ride from Kuwait to Baghdad was amazing. I was able to ride in the cockpit for most of the flight. It was a priceless view! Once in Baghdad we were escorted to Camp Striker where we had another awesome "meet and greet" with the troops in one of the recreational facilities. I also was able to play some music for them, which was a very neat experience and I think the troops enjoyed it.
We stayed at Camp Victory and were escorted by SFC Matt Nelson and SGM Moore. Our living accommodations were very nice: modulars that sit right up against one of Saddam's man-made lakes. Camp Victory is one of Saddam's former palace grounds. It was a very strange feeling walking around, knowing the terrible things that had taken place there. That night we visited the PX and did a "meet and greet" at Al Fal Palace. We had a meeting with the Chief of Staff, where he awarded us with medals. He then introduced us to much of his staff and we were able to take pictures on Saddam's infamous chair. Later we ate dinner at the DFAC and had comedy hour with Amy. More
Greetings from Kuwait! On Friday evening we started off our plane ride from Washington DC on a good start. We all met at the airport for our briefing and then we were on our way! The plane ride was so fun, we were all wearing our "Sweethearts for Soldiers" outfits and many people were already asking questions. I sat next to a retired Sergeant Major in the Army, who is now a defense contractor. It's always fun to meet new people and hear their stories. In less than 12 hours, we touched down in Kuwait to a pleasant 74 degrees.
Immediately after checking into our hotel, we all packed into Tonya's room and started putting together care packages for the female troops, with products donated from our generous sponsors such as Bellacara. We wanted to ensure that our ladies in uniform know they're appreciated! Later we all headed to the Hard Rock Hotel by the water. More
Is there anything that scares a polar bear?
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In the wake of last week's article featuring the Surgeon General's study that found the Navy to be the least fit of America's Armed Services, Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Jay Johnson went on the record Wednesday to state emphatically that his Sailors aren't as chubby as everyone is saying.
Apparently the Navy's top Sailor isn't the only one rushing to the defense of the ice cream machine.
Indeed the ice cream dispenser, or "auto dog" has become the centerpiece of the Navy's mess deck and wardroom. "I've never seen anyone walk away from that thing without a smile on their face," remarked BMC Warren Flats of Gainesville, Florida. "And when we're talking about months and months at sea, a little ice cream and some sprinkles go a long way." More
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T-Court, US Naval Academy
After decades of sitting pretty in self-titled T-Court, Tecumseh is ready to call it quits. The bronze statue of famed Native American chief Tecumseh applied for bankruptcy this week after suffering through years of financial woe. "My revenue has been dropping steadily since about 1960, when mids were still into the coin tossing thing." Known as the god of 2.0, Tecumseh or "Mr. T" as he likes to be called, cites a drop in the quantity and quality of coins thrown into his quiver. "I got to say, this is a really dangerous business. Do you know how many times I've caught a rusty penny in my eye? I can't even blink!" More
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