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Archive for October 9, 2006

‘Residents’ of Iraq

Sgt. Brian Patton from Austin, Texas had a interesting observation today while talking about the brigade’s extension. If Iraq had a Permanent Fund Dividend, most of the nearly 4,000 soldiers would now qualify, since they’ve remained in the country for more than 14 months.

None of them, however, would be willing to check the box on the application asking if the applicant plans to remain in the state, or country, indefinitely. Read more »

Fast food and short showers at Camp Stryker

“Get wet, turn off water, lather up, rinse off.”

Signs like these are posted on the shower trailers around Camp Stryker in Baghdad, reminding soldiers and others to conserve water and utilize “combat shower procedure,” a phrase I think kind of sounds like some sort of personal hygiene mission worthy of a battle plan. Read more »