35 Years Ago

[Eatsleeptrap]

Thirty five years ago, we were really glad this Apache did not light us up. For a few months we just moved around digging fighting positions where they told us to. Then for 4-5 weeks it was a bomb and scud war. Then for 100 hours it was tracks and boots on the ground. Then two months of blowing Iraqi equipment up. Then back to Germany. It was a quick 7 months, but I won't ever forget it, or the two young men Bravo company lost. Please don't forget it happened.

 

[lunkerslayer]

Thanks for sharing

 

[Jiffy]

Friendly fire was a real threat in that war! I was 17 when it happened and I couldn’t get out of school and into the Corps fast enough. Alas, we kicked their ass too fast. I had to wait to see “action”. Dumb kid…

 

[NDSportsman]

Thank you guys for your service!

 

[Allen]

Friendly fire was a real threat in that war! I was 17 when it happened and I couldn’t get out of school and into the Corps fast enough. Alas, we kicked their ass too fast. I had to wait to see “action”. Dumb kid…

LOL, a stupid (but likeable) Lance Corporal that worked for me almost got shot up by some of our flyboys when he took a CO's car for a joyride through the desert. Long story, but the Sergeant Major wasn't very happy and made him suffer.

 

[Jiffy]

That’s the type of Lance Cooley I wanted!

Types like him can be, and usually are, a pain in the ass in garrison, but shine in combat.