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Dulab goodbye
16 Oct 2006 | One Comment | Continue reading »
Corporals Alexander, Sheedy, and Frew and I reflect on the past tour in Dulab and express our heartfelt goodbyes to those we’ll leave behind. Rated PG13 for accidental strong language. Dulab goodbye
Yet another Great American Adventure
24 Aug 2006 | One Comment | Continue reading »
September 2004 is when it began. My river envy. I was less than a week into the first half of my Lewis and Clark Trail bicycle tour, grinding through eastern Washington and wondering how the hell three weeks on a bike could have ever sounded like a good idea. I’d been riding the better part [...]
Nine year Marine Corps anniversary
28 Jul 2006 | One Comment | Continue reading »
Some reflection on the last nine years of my life in Corps, as well a spattering of currents events and future ops. Rated PG Nine year Marine Corps anniversary
Deep thoughts at 2am
15 Jul 2006 | No Comments | Continue reading »
Corporal Sheedy, formerly known as Lance Corporal, and I think deeps thoughts on a late night radio watch. Rated PG13 for strong language Deep thoughts at 2am
Getting to know 1st Squad
30 Jun 2006 | No Comments | Continue reading »
I figured it was time to introduce everyone to the motley crew I work with. Listen at your own risk… Rated PG13 for accidental strong language Getting to know 1st Squad
Conundrum
22 May 2006 | 8 Comments | Continue reading »
A recent conversation I had with the Company First Sergeant has thrown my 2007 career plans for a loop. We were on the subject of promotions, specifically rumors surrounding the selection process to the rank of First Sergeant and Sergeant Major. We talked about what makes a Marine competitive at that level, the training and [...]
Icksnay on the itingwray
10 Apr 2006 | No Comments | Continue reading »
“This is the way the world ends. Not with a bang but a whimper.” The powers that be put the kibosh on the posting of my daily journal entries, citing violation of operational security. I don’t think they know my journal was post dated a week in the past. Oh well. Mine is not to [...]
Barracks life
14 Mar 2006 | One Comment | Continue reading »
0615 – Turn in house and gate keys. Misty eyes ensue. 0635 – Close and lock gate on 10×10 storage unit after inserting two lamps, one surfboard, and a box of miscellaneous civilian clothes. Fond memories of wireless internet surface. 0640 – Arrive Alberto’s Mexican drive-thru for carne asada burrito, cheese quesadilla, and regular Pepsi. [...]
Supersize me
14 Mar 2006 | No Comments | Continue reading »
Too much fast food is never a good thing. Rated PG Supersize me
In the chute
13 Mar 2006 | No Comments | Continue reading »
Packing up all my stuff for storage wasn’t as big a pain in the ass as I thought it would be. Only a few more days until I’m in country! Rated PG In the chute
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Born in the year of the Dragon, the author grudgingly accepts the fact he has too many interests and not enough time. A cyclist as long as he can remember, an avid yet inconsistent writer since age eleven, and a U.S. Marine since age twenty-one, the author also adds computers, snowboarding, and motorcycles to his list of interests. Incidentally, he is aware of his inability to make a living from any but the Corps. The author accepts this as fact and remains optimistic. Feel free to drop him a line.
