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NateSS · 11-12-2012, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Tysen

Really, Kuwait? Where else have you been? At least Kuwait has civilization.

I suppose it is "civilized". but not as civilized as other middle east countries like UAE. I was speaking more of the living conditions. 135 in the day is not pleasant, no matter how bad ass someone thinks they are.

One thing i will give it credit for, at least in kuwait people dont shoot at you like they did across the border...

Rangore · 11-12-2012, 09:21 AM

Interesting posts. Thank you to all vets!!

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SUKXOST · 11-12-2012, 09:31 AM

I was an M2 (.50 cal) gunner in Iraq in 03' with 1/14 Cav in the very first Stryker BDE. Both the hardest and somehow best year of my life.

If you aint Cav.......

RUMBLBE · 11-12-2012, 09:19 PM

From 1998 to 2000 I had the joys of experiencing the highs and lows of weather conditions. I loved the "dry heat" on the summer tarmac in Kuwait to the coldest winter I have ever felt in Korea.

SUKXOST · 11-12-2012, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by RUMBLBE

From 1998 to 2000 I had the joys of experiencing the highs and lows of weather conditions. I loved the "dry heat" on the summer tarmac in Kuwait to the coldest winter I have ever felt in Korea.

You aint kiddin!

ChadG · 11-12-2012, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SUKXOST

I was an M2 (.50 cal) gunner in Iraq in 03' with 1/14 Cav in the very first Stryker BDE. Both the hardest and somehow best year of my life.

If you aint Cav.......

Being a scout platoon leader was almost as awesome as being a tank company commander. I had a 40 man, 10 HMMWV scout platoon - my truck at a MK19 on it! I loved that thing! SCOUTS OUT!

=Stephens= · 11-12-2012, 11:45 PM

I was in Kuwait, at Camp Arifjan 2004-2005. I never really had a hard assignment, probably doing an overnight guard duty on a wall with no threat, just froze my ass off at night. Yes it did get cold in the desert. I am an 89Bravo, Ammunition Specialist. We supplied, issued and did all the turn in's at the ASP, TSP, and ATP's, up in Camp Virginia we had soldiers up there too.

Apex Motorsports · 11-13-2012, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ChadG

Being a scout platoon leader was almost as awesome as being a tank company commander. I had a 40 man, 10 HMMWV scout platoon - my truck at a MK19 on it! I loved that thing! SCOUTS OUT!

There sure are a lot of us 19D around here.

My toughest assignment was at Fort Knox training new Scout Platoon Leaders. At least new privates know that they don't know anything. You officer types seem to think you know everything already.

All in love brother.

ChadG · 11-13-2012, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

There sure are a lot of us 19D around here.

My toughest assignment was at Fort Knox training new Scout Platoon Leaders. At least new privates know that they don't know anything. You officer types seem to think you know everything already.

All in love brother.

Hahaha! The Scout Platoon Leader's course was no joke, the NCO's smoked our bags.

It all paid off, though, I took my scout platoon to Korea for an Operation Foal Eagle exercise and we kicked ass. Did a dismounted infiltration of the enemy's main defensive belt (around the Twin Bridges training area) and called in every enemy position - the battalion ran through the ROKs like $*&% through a goose! Some of my scouts didn't like humping up and down those mountains though, it was an ass kicker.

zebra · 11-13-2012, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 13 ZL1

Mine wasn't too tough. Froze my butt off in Korea in the early 70's. Spent one week forward observer duty on the DMZ staring at the NORKs through binoculars.

haha

i've spent the past 4 months trying to convince my girlfriend to come with me to Rapid City, SD at my next base. her biggest qualm with it is that she hates the cold weather in Korea - that's part of why she moved here... FL in particular. she loves TX & is dreading our next assignment.

i've only been in schools up til now, but more-than-likely will be over in the Deid come April

H1Chester · 11-13-2012, 11:15 PM

31st MEU Okinawa, Japan fall 2008 HMM-262 Flying Tigers
OEF Helmand Province fall '09 - spring '10 HMLA-367 Scarface
OEF Sangin, Afghanistan Helmand Province fall '11 - spring '12 3dBn 7thMar Kilo Company Forward Air Controller

Out of all three deployments, 1st was a vacation, second got to see it flying, third was the most humbling and rewarding working with Squad and Team leaders one on one.

dolt45 · 11-15-2012, 03:02 AM

I'm a cold war vet. Luckily the only combat I experienced was fighting frostbite and heatstroke.

My hat is off to those of you who drew a shorter straw than mine.
Thank you

c_LoW29 · 11-15-2012, 06:29 AM

The Veterans with the toughest assignments are the ones that cant respond on this thread because they never made it back. God bless them all.

USMCairwinger · 11-15-2012, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by c_LoW29

The Veterans with the toughest assignments are the ones that cant respond on this thread because they never made it back. God bless them all.

I completely agree with you c_LoW! I did three Iraq and 3 Afghanistan tours in which I was injured the last time in Afghanistan and was medically retired. I do miss it although I got a job with the government and the military which definitely helped with the separation.

11-12-2012, 09:21 AM	#30
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11-12-2012, 09:31 AM	#31
SUKXOST Do you even lift, bro? Drives: 2013 1LE Camaro Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sumter, SC Posts: 3,159 View My Garage	I was an M2 (.50 cal) gunner in Iraq in 03' with 1/14 Cav in the very first Stryker BDE. Both the hardest and somehow best year of my life. If you aint Cav....... __________________ My 1LE (645WHP/597WTQ) build/journal Thread: 1st ever 1LE COTW http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=255461

11-12-2012, 09:19 PM	#32
RUMBLBE Drives: 2010 Black SS M6 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 66	From 1998 to 2000 I had the joys of experiencing the highs and lows of weather conditions. I loved the "dry heat" on the summer tarmac in Kuwait to the coldest winter I have ever felt in Korea. __________________ Black 2SS/RS with Silver Stripes 454 installed!

11-13-2012, 11:15 PM	#39
H1Chester Bowties forever Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, 2015 Ram 1500 Sport Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northeast, FL Posts: 490 View My Garage	31st MEU Okinawa, Japan fall 2008 HMM-262 Flying Tigers OEF Helmand Province fall '09 - spring '10 HMLA-367 Scarface OEF Sangin, Afghanistan Helmand Province fall '11 - spring '12 3dBn 7thMar Kilo Company Forward Air Controller Out of all three deployments, 1st was a vacation, second got to see it flying, third was the most humbling and rewarding working with Squad and Team leaders one on one. __________________ “LUCILLE” 2010 RJT 2SS/RS M6 5% tint, AC red interior overhead LED, footwell, grill and engine bay lighting, license plate LEDs, reverse LEDs, painted black badges, bowtie, and tail light bezels, Heritage grill, T3 ports with LEDs, T3 splitter with cooler, carbon fiber vinyl hashmarks, TSW Nurburgring wheels, Nitto Invo tires, Hurst shifter, RX 1LE catch can, Rotofab intake, American Racing headers, Flowmaster exhaust, CMS camshaft, 3.91 rear end, BMR suspension, StopTech rotors, steel brake lines 456RWHP 422Tq on Mustang Dynamometer. Built, tuned by Cunningham Motorsports. SD Region SCCA

11-15-2012, 03:02 AM	#40
dolt45 Glorious Ignoramus Drives: SS 45th Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 653	I'm a cold war vet. Luckily the only combat I experienced was fighting frostbite and heatstroke. My hat is off to those of you who drew a shorter straw than mine. Thank you __________________ * Sent via Scooby-Doo decoder ring Disclaimer: I really have no idea WTF I'm talking about.

11-12-2012, 11:45 PM	#35
=Stephens= Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kearney, Nebraska Posts: 3,541 View My Garage	I was in Kuwait, at Camp Arifjan 2004-2005. I never really had a hard assignment, probably doing an overnight guard duty on a wall with no threat, just froze my ass off at night. Yes it did get cold in the desert. I am an 89Bravo, Ammunition Specialist. We supplied, issued and did all the turn in's at the ASP, TSP, and ATP's, up in Camp Virginia we had soldiers up there too.

11-15-2012, 06:29 AM	#41
c_LoW29 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS, 2010 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2010 Location: Slidell, LA Posts: 2,412 View My Garage	The Veterans with the toughest assignments are the ones that cant respond on this thread because they never made it back. God bless them all.