[Prodigal Son]

Outside latrines, no potable water in the buildings. In the field in Iraq is one thing, but I'm guessing whe could do a better job taking care of these guys.

Come on. How can you say no regular Army soldier would be in these conditions? Outside latrines? Is using a latrine that is not connected to your sleeping quarters really this bad? Some of the best, most memorable craps I have ever taken have been outside.

You are describing acceptable conditions of life in the Army. You might have a skewed perception of it because you saw RA troops with better housing or whatever than you had while you were deployed to whatever mission but it happens. I have endured those same sorts of conditions. The Army issued me a sleeping bag. There's my bed. An E-Tool, hey, I can sh!t where I need to. A poncho? If it aint raining we aint training. Hungry? MRE.

You had to guard the gates at Vilseck? It could've been a lot worse.

[Thunder 6]

I didn't say I guarded the gates at Vilseck. I used that as an example. Perhaps you missed my point, and you certainly made assumptions about my experience. We've all lived like this in the service, anyone can be miserable. But why force it on American soldiers when the resources are there to prevent it?
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