Returning from Iraq

[CactusJack]

Good luck and Godspeed!

And thank you....

Could not have said it any better myself.

[Kilted_John]

Hugh,

Cool. Thanks for serving...

-J

[Nervous Jock]

Stay low, move fast

[Coinneach]

One day at a time...come back safely!

[davedove]

Keep safe, and keep up the good work.

(If there was a saluting smiley, I would give you one)

[rollerboy_1979]

First of all, thank you for your service and your bravery. Come home safely.

I'll be attending my company's Christmas party soon (kilted, of course) and we're being asked to bring items for the men & women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Any suggestions for those of us who plan to do that? I've heard that our boys over there are using Silly String in a most interesting, and lifesaving, manner. I guess it's sprayed into doorways and because it's so light, clings to trip wires tied to booby-traps thus making them visible. I might include a few cans of that and I'd encourage others to do the same since the Army will not issue it to the troops (for whatever reason).

I, for one, rest easier at night knowing that you are there defending our freedom, and you're winning!
Happy Holidays!
RB

[kiltedinUSMC]

First of all, thank you for your service and your bravery. Come home safely.

I'll be attending my company's Christmas party soon (kilted, of course) and we're being asked to bring items for the men & women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Any suggestions for those of us who plan to do that? I've heard that our boys over there are using Silly String in a most interesting, and lifesaving, manner. I guess it's sprayed into doorways and because it's so light, clings to trip wires tied to booby-traps thus making them visible. I might include a few cans of that and I'd encourage others to do the same since the Army will not issue it to the troops (for whatever reason).

I, for one, rest easier at night knowing that you are there defending our freedom, and you're winning!
Happy Holidays!
RB

Yeah thats pretty muchs sums up what we do with silly string
Stay safe and come home soon

[Hugh]

Toiletries, handiwipes, toilet paper, small cans of fruit, small packets of drink mixes, just about any cleaning product, batteries (if you can get away with it), hot sauce, small containers of seasonings, small microwavable meals, plastic knives, forks and spoons, pens, note pads, glass cleaning wipes, cigars, candles, envelopes, hand cleaner, DVDs, CDs, books, magazines, pre-paid calling cards, plastic containers, socks, sweatshirts, cleaning rags, fabreze spray cleaner, and the list goes on. Hope this is helpful. The small cans of fruit are great to stuff in rucks or pockets for quick pick me ups when on patrol and small drink mix packets are great for the same reason to put in the water bottles while on patrol. Thanks for all your support, it meant a lot for me and i know it means a lot to the guys and gals.

[davedove]

I've heard that our boys over there are using Silly String in a most interesting, and lifesaving, manner. I guess it's sprayed into doorways and because it's so light, clings to trip wires tied to booby-traps thus making them visible. I might include a few cans of that and I'd encourage others to do the same since the Army will not issue it to the troops (for whatever reason).

That's absolutely amazing. I had never heard of that, but it makes perfect sense.

Having worked for the Army for over 21 years now, I can say that the military will get the troops whatever they need, but that sometimes it is a pain getting something through the beauracracy. Somewhere in the chain, there is probably someone who isn't willing to take the responsibility of ordering silly string, probably because they don't know what it's used for.

The people trying to order it just need to be more creative in their description. Instead of saying 'silly string', they need to describe the product as aerosol propelled, etc. Then the acquisitions people will go through the available contractors and find that the makers of silly string are the only ones who can fulfill the specifications and it will be ordered. You have to think like a government worker.

[cacunn]

You have to think like a government worker.

I resemble that. Don't you know that thinking by a government employee is against federal regulations. When government employees think it embarrasses their bosses. Federal bosses have reached their level of incompetence and wouldn't recognize an original though if it bit them in their ***ets.