FReeper Canteen ~ Military Short Speak ~ March 15, 2004

Canteen Crew ~ StarCMC

[tomkow6]

Hi, Quilla!

Welcome to the Canteen!

Wanna buy a burka?

 

 

[Quilla]

Thanks! I freep from the office (man, I love this job!) and it's about quitting time. I'll be sure to check back in with y'all tomorrow. I think I've been missing a pretty lively thread in the Canteen all this time.

[Quilla]

No thank you, but how much do you want for that bear?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you, Dad and 2 Brothers, for your service to our country. And thanks to you too, 4CJ.

[StarCMC]

Glad I found you and led you to the light! LOL!! We DO have fun here everyday and the goal is to entertain and support the troops and their families. Lots of good folks around the Canteen -- please come back and join us anytime!!

HUGS!!

[tomkow6]

Lots of competition for the bear.....seems like alot of the ladies here want it for some reason.......

[StarCMC]

She fits right in Tomkow! LOL!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

POLISHED SIGHT — Army Sgt. Wesley Brown cleans the viewfinder of an improved target acquisition system at Kirkuk Air Base, Iraq. Brown is assigned to the 25th Infantry Division’s Company B, 225th Forward Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Sean Kimmons

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"I'll be sure to check back in with y'all tomorrow. I think I've been missing a pretty lively thread in the Canteen all this time."

I'll add you to my daily ping list.

[Quilla]

Thanks! I'll see ya'll tomorrow. Having a wonderful evening.

God Bless Our Troops!

[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

WELCOME HOME HUG — A sailor assigned to the guided missile cruiser USS Port Royal hugs his wife and son after a six-and-a-half month deployment as part of Expeditionary Strike Group One, based at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, March 11, 2004. Port Royal returned following operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Ryan C. McGinley

[Kathy in Alaska]

NEAR CAMP LEMONIER, Djibouti - A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464 attempts to receive fuel from a C-130 Hercules during a aerial refueling drill here Mar. 8. The squadron, while supporting Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, performs many aerial functions for the service members here such as transportation of personnel and equipment. Photo by: Cpl. Adam C. Schnell

NEAR CAMP LEMONIER, Djibouti - A soldier with 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, “The Old Guard,” Bravo Company, provides security using night vision equipment during a night Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel training mission here Mar. 8. The goal of the simulated night TRAP mission is to improve the troops’ proficiency while using night vision equipment and learn to use aerial support. Photo by: Cpl. Adam C. Schnell

This TRAP's for you; Marines and soldiers unite for training

Submitted by: Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa
Story Identification Number: 200431561953
Story by Cpl. Adam C. Schnell

NEAR CAMP LEMONIER, Djibouti(March 15, 2004) -- As the sun sets over Djibouti, Africa, two CH-53E Super Stallions from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464 carrying soldiers from 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, “The Old Guard,” Bravo Company participate in joint personnel recovery training here Mar. 8.

The two units, both supporting Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, came together to perform a simulated personnel recovery mission to better prepare the troops for real-life situations while using night vision equipment.

Personnel recovery, also known as Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel, is a fast-paced insertion and exertion of troops to retrieve assets in hostile situations. The goal of the simulated night TRAP mission is to improve the troops’ proficiency while using night vision equipment and learn to use aerial support.

To improve the realism of the training, in-flight refueling of the helicopters was incorporated into the training. Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-234 provided the refueling support.

“Refueling in the air increases the range we can travel,” said Marine Maj. David R. Braman, operations officer and pilot for HMH-464. “It also makes the mission more realistic for the troops who one day may have to be in the helo for a while.”

The Beaufort, S.C., native said that the longer a person is in the helicopter, the more fatigued they become. The troops must be prepared for anything that could happen during a real-life mission.

The TRAP procedures, mainly used by the Marine Corps, were taught to the soldiers by members of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit almost two months ago.

“We learned everything from the standard operating procedures to actually simulating the recovery of a downed pilot,” said Army 2nd Lt. Jesse Ceja, a platoon leader for Bravo Company.”

Ceja, a Houston native, said because his platoon was the first to learn the procedures, they taught the rest of the company. The company, consisting of three platoons, is prepared to take on any TRAP mission.

“We’ve gotten a lot of help from the Marines in 464,” said Ceja. “They have always been really professional.”

Once the procedures were taught, the infantry platoons starting applying those skills learned in the classroom to the field. Once landed the soldiers piled out the back of the CH-53E helicopter and set up security for the aircraft.

The rest of the story

[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!!!

[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!!!

[StarCMC]

Kewl pics Kathy!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Snow, snow,snow???? Really. Maybe it won't stick. It snowed all morning here, but has stopped now, and the sun is out!!

[StarCMC]

Hey EGC!! Didja come in to help me keep the crickets away??

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good afternoon, TSgt! How are you today? Good weekend? Thank you for helping keep the world safe.

[StarCMC]

this one's for all the FEMALE TROOPS out there lurking!! HUGS!!


What do you expect from such simple creatures?

Your last name stays put.
The garage is all yours.
Wedding plans take care of themselves.
Chocolate is just another snack.
You can be president.
You can never be pregnant.
You can wear a white T-shirt to a water park.
You can wear NO T-shirt to a water park.
Car mechanics tell you the truth.
The world is your urinal.
You never have to drive to another gas station restroom because this one is just too icky.
You don't have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on bolt.
Same work, more pay.
Wrinkles add character.
Wedding dress $5000. Tux rental -- $100.
People never stare at your chest when you're talking to them.
The occasional well-rendered belch is practically expected.
New shoes don't cut, blister, or mangle your feet.
One mood -- all the time.
Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat.
You know stuff about tanks.
A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase.
You can open all your own jars.
You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness.
If someone forgets to invite you, he or she can still be your friend.
Your underwear is $8.95 for a three-pack.
Three pairs of shoes are more than enough.
You almost never have strap problems in public.
You are unable to see wrinkles in your clothes.
Everything on your face stays its original color.
The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades.
You only have to shave your face and neck.
You can play with toys all your life.
Your belly usually hides your big hips.
One wallet and one pair of shoes one color for all seasons.
You can wear shorts no matter how your legs look.
You can "do" your nails with a pocketknife.
You have freedom of choice concerning growing a mustache.
You can do Christmas shopping for 25 relatives on December 24 in 45 minutes.

No wonder men are happier!