Why is this date important?
I am sure many of you are wondering what the significance of such a day in the middle of June and let me tell you that not a single soldier here in Iraq today will ever forget this day. It along with a few other specific days may be the biggest moral boosters that the Army has decided to recognize.
14 JUNE 1775 - The birthday of the United States Army.
14 JUNE 2010 - All soldiers stationed in a war zone are allowed to consume 2 BEERS in honor of the aforementioned birthday of the US Army.
Now of course most of you know I rarely drink and if I do decide to allow myself the opportunity beer is usually one of the last things that I would choose to do. Many people in my platoon also know this information and therefore approached me with purchase propositions. I casually turned them all down as it is the right thing to do not to take money from soldiers, especially my soldiers (except when I kick their asses in poker, shhh!) so instead I sneakily slid the beers across the table to my dear Platoon Sergeant, who when not in a war zone, is an alcoholic. Wrong choice you think? No, not only is he the highest ranking guy I serve with so the perfect candidate, but being an alcoholic means that his body would be able to handle drinking the extra 2 beers whereas most of the other guys would have shown significant signs of being tipsy and inebriated. Ahhh, so you see, it was the perfect person to give them to and of course in return I receive much appreciation for the kind gesture. He will repay me somehow in someway eventually, maybe!
So now you all know why this day will be remembered by all those currently serving overseas in a war zone. That reason and the fact that we finally have reliable AIR CONDITIONING! Give it up for the air conditioning, WOOT WOOT!
Now signing off, 1LT Aaron Raymar.
P.S. Smile, because it can always be worse. You could be in the middle of a god forsaken desert in 124 degree heat right now sweating so much that you are literally drinking 10lbs of water each day!
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You are silly, you would have been plastered from 2 beers, probably just one haha! I would have wanted a malibu bay breeze or something, but I am sure all those who drink appreciated it. I am glad that you are looking at the bright side of things and enjoying yourself. I miss you and so does Wrinkles..as she is pulling on the computer cord. Be safe.
ReplyDeleteI love you always,
Abby xo
Hi Aaron, this posting is hillarious. June 14 is also known as Flag Day. We are glad you find the humor in the situation, and are always thinking of your men. Love, Dad
ReplyDeleteI would have voted for a Mojito but that is no secret! I am sure your gift was well appreciated particularly in the heat you are in! The birthday of the US Army - what a great way to commemorate such a distinguished and honorable institution. Of course since I don't drink beer either, and it would be unlikely anyone would be mixing Mojitos, my second vote would have been for Sno Cones!!!
ReplyDeleteBe careful about the water - you need those electrolites from Gatorade (my motherly thing for the day!). XO, Mom
i don't like beer either.. what a silly way to commemorate! glad that you could find a way out of a situation that worked to everyone's good. my school did nothing for flag day- our previous principal who had a son that served in the army doing a tour in iraq always made sure that some type of exercise was held - new regime for me! our abbey starts her job today- she is nervous- no one should ever go to the hospital in june/july when the new doctors are let loose. as always we are thinking of you - and the heat! but if you live in new jersey, i think you can adapt anywhere- much love- aunt nancy and uncle edward
ReplyDeleteYou would do something like that...I love it. Hope all is going well and thank goodness for AIR CONDITIONING!
ReplyDeleteI'll drink to that, including all those beers no one else wants. Steve
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