Fear and loathing in Kandahar.
"I feel the need to vent this out really quick. It bothers me to no end this trend Im seeing of Drill Sergeants, or friends of Drill Sergeants posting pics of the 'goings on' I guess of what goes on in Basic, ie: Posing next to a group of privates in the front leaning rest and posting that as your profile pic, or something totally unbecoming of a DS. Maybe im looking too far into it, all I know is the Drill Seargeants I HAD would never in a million years do that. Unprofessional Gents..Un-fucking -Professional.
Maybe someone is thinking "You're looking too far into it" I call bullshit. To me in my mind, aside from shit-ass movies that usually miss the mark anyway, or documentaries or what have you, that type of thing is sacred. Its to be seen by the Private who elects to enlist (buy the ticket-take the ride) and the Drill SGT who is SUPPOSED to be the Unrelenting-Uncompromising symbol of Excellence. It shouldnt be put on FB for kicks, or to impress your fucking homies.
I DO NOT apologize if this offends you, or if one of your friends happens to be an individual im talking about."
Maybe someone is thinking "You're looking too far into it" I call bullshit. To me in my mind, aside from shit-ass movies that usually miss the mark anyway, or documentaries or what have you, that type of thing is sacred. Its to be seen by the Private who elects to enlist (buy the ticket-take the ride) and the Drill SGT who is SUPPOSED to be the Unrelenting-Uncompromising symbol of Excellence. It shouldnt be put on FB for kicks, or to impress your fucking homies.
I DO NOT apologize if this offends you, or if one of your friends happens to be an individual im talking about."
Fear And Loathing in Kandahar II
If you ever have the chance to Deploy with a Cav Unit..Pass. I havent written anything..period in awhile. Between being sick, sick and tired, and busy theres just no time.
I like to think that the Army in itself has evolved since say..Vietnam. But I find with increasing measure that you dont have to be Very bright to be in Some MOS's. This shouldnt come as a shock, MP's are not the brightest by any stretch but the Unit we are attached to; the "Troop" or rather 'Gang' of Degenerates we live with cause me more disdain than any long patrol, or never ending guard shift. The Soldiers themselves arent so bad but the leadership..My god the leadership..I digress. We live in the company of a pack of Wild dogs. Some of which we've adopted as our own. They go out on patrol with us and well its just plain nice to have the companionship of a dog, especially ones here that are starved for attention and well..just plain starved.
They have existed peacefully here since the Cav took over the Camp. No issues.
Now..they want to shoot them and bury them in the Hesco walls surrounding our camp for "Health reasons". Nevermind that thte dogs dont actually come inside the compound, save for one small puppy "Bear". Bear was adopted by the Troop 1sg until he decided to relieve itself on 1sg's door. Now its a "Health issue". The only "Health Issue" ive noticed here at PSS-8 is the lack of cleanliness in the Kitchen that gives us all a nuice healthy dose of the shits every couple of weeks (please continue to send canned goods and noodle bowls) Or the fact that none of the CAV Soldiers shower.....Ever. Lest we not forget the Chow tent that has Mice that crawl across the serving table behind the Mermites. Ive named one Tim. These are the only "Helth Reasons" Ive noticed. But who the fuck am I right?
These Shitstains that we live next to are the same breed as the Marines who toss puppies off of cliffs for kicks, or shoot animals in the street for kicks. "Hey look at me im tough", "Hey ill just play the cliche to a T". This is why soldiers get a fucking bad rap.
Again im not sure the direction of this rant, all I can say is this; I would beat a worthless human shitstain to a pulp before I would shoot an innocent Dog, cat etc... I got it, some will say Im overreacting. Well Fuck you. Dont read.
You stay Classy Cav-guys.
I like to think that the Army in itself has evolved since say..Vietnam. But I find with increasing measure that you dont have to be Very bright to be in Some MOS's. This shouldnt come as a shock, MP's are not the brightest by any stretch but the Unit we are attached to; the "Troop" or rather 'Gang' of Degenerates we live with cause me more disdain than any long patrol, or never ending guard shift. The Soldiers themselves arent so bad but the leadership..My god the leadership..I digress. We live in the company of a pack of Wild dogs. Some of which we've adopted as our own. They go out on patrol with us and well its just plain nice to have the companionship of a dog, especially ones here that are starved for attention and well..just plain starved.
They have existed peacefully here since the Cav took over the Camp. No issues.
Now..they want to shoot them and bury them in the Hesco walls surrounding our camp for "Health reasons". Nevermind that thte dogs dont actually come inside the compound, save for one small puppy "Bear". Bear was adopted by the Troop 1sg until he decided to relieve itself on 1sg's door. Now its a "Health issue". The only "Health Issue" ive noticed here at PSS-8 is the lack of cleanliness in the Kitchen that gives us all a nuice healthy dose of the shits every couple of weeks (please continue to send canned goods and noodle bowls) Or the fact that none of the CAV Soldiers shower.....Ever. Lest we not forget the Chow tent that has Mice that crawl across the serving table behind the Mermites. Ive named one Tim. These are the only "Helth Reasons" Ive noticed. But who the fuck am I right?
These Shitstains that we live next to are the same breed as the Marines who toss puppies off of cliffs for kicks, or shoot animals in the street for kicks. "Hey look at me im tough", "Hey ill just play the cliche to a T". This is why soldiers get a fucking bad rap.
Again im not sure the direction of this rant, all I can say is this; I would beat a worthless human shitstain to a pulp before I would shoot an innocent Dog, cat etc... I got it, some will say Im overreacting. Well Fuck you. Dont read.
You stay Classy Cav-guys.
Thanksgiving.
Once again this year, being away again you realize you are thankful for more and more. First and foremost Im thankful for having the Wife and dauhgter that I have. My wife who loves and supports me despite the fact Ive been less than stellar. My daughter who doesnt quite understand why I have to go away for long periods of time, but who will hopefully realize years from now its so she and the rest of the kids in the Hurtt clan gro up safe and dont ever have to see what I see.
Im grateful for King Floyd holding down my spot on the couch at Castle Hurtt.
As always I am grateful for the Music that enriches my life From Cannibal Corpse to Miles davis and ALL in between. Especially the 100 or so hours of Led Zeppelin I just got from a buddy...I needed it.
I cannot in good name mention Music without mentioning how thankful I am for my closest friends in the same breath. Joe, Kyle, Lamar, Alexander and Gio. The love of extreme music brought me to knowing them and having the time of our lives. I miss it.
I'm thankful for my family which supports me everytime I get on the ramp to leave, Mom, Dad, Sara The Hurtt family In South Carolina and the Pedersen family in Minnesota..God I miss you guys.
Im Especially thankful for being deployed with the best platoon in the 58th. 3rd platoon. Un-damn-touchable. Noone has worked harder, NO ONE. I cant wait for the day we're all reunited and we get on the plane to leave.
Im eternally thankful that i met an old friend- SSG Martinez, an Outlaw. In the 5 minutes that we talked- years of memories came flooding back, it was Awesome. It was by no coincidence that 4 former Outlaws were in country at the same time all these years later. Im thankful for the wealth of friends Im graced with and the goodtimes we've had.
Im STILL and eternally thankful for the laying of hands on the right guitar, played throught the right amp will change your life. Marshall, Fender, Gibson, Jackson, you name it I love em.
Thankful for the gift of perseverence, All I will say on that.
Eternally thankful that I can still deploy and fight for my country with my Mind and Body (although both have a few dings)
Im sure im leaving something out, but thats all I can think of for now. Enjoy all. Happy thanksgiving.
Im grateful for King Floyd holding down my spot on the couch at Castle Hurtt.
As always I am grateful for the Music that enriches my life From Cannibal Corpse to Miles davis and ALL in between. Especially the 100 or so hours of Led Zeppelin I just got from a buddy...I needed it.
I cannot in good name mention Music without mentioning how thankful I am for my closest friends in the same breath. Joe, Kyle, Lamar, Alexander and Gio. The love of extreme music brought me to knowing them and having the time of our lives. I miss it.
I'm thankful for my family which supports me everytime I get on the ramp to leave, Mom, Dad, Sara The Hurtt family In South Carolina and the Pedersen family in Minnesota..God I miss you guys.
Im Especially thankful for being deployed with the best platoon in the 58th. 3rd platoon. Un-damn-touchable. Noone has worked harder, NO ONE. I cant wait for the day we're all reunited and we get on the plane to leave.
Im eternally thankful that i met an old friend- SSG Martinez, an Outlaw. In the 5 minutes that we talked- years of memories came flooding back, it was Awesome. It was by no coincidence that 4 former Outlaws were in country at the same time all these years later. Im thankful for the wealth of friends Im graced with and the goodtimes we've had.
Im STILL and eternally thankful for the laying of hands on the right guitar, played throught the right amp will change your life. Marshall, Fender, Gibson, Jackson, you name it I love em.
Thankful for the gift of perseverence, All I will say on that.
Eternally thankful that I can still deploy and fight for my country with my Mind and Body (although both have a few dings)
Im sure im leaving something out, but thats all I can think of for now. Enjoy all. Happy thanksgiving.
Joe Frazier
..Im speechless right now because i dont know how on earth I missed this. Joe Frazier Passed away last month. The Mighty Left Hook...One of the FEW men ever to catch Muhamed Ali in the ring, not only did he catch him he ran over him. If you have never seen Joe Frazier fight all you need to do is watch one of his three war's with Ali (Preferably Ali- Frazier III- 'Thrilla in Manilla") Frazier never not once backed down from Ali- the fight got so bad Frazier's trainer Eddie Futch had to stop it in the 14th round- something for which Joe never forgave him.
.. For all of Ali's shit talk during the 70's Joe Frazier supported Ali during his Disbarrment from the title, provided money for his family while he couldnt fight and praised him in public. Joe Frazier mastered the art of the left hook as seen in his first bout with Ali. Ali later said that his final fight with Joe "was the closest he'd ever came to death'
.. Joe dedicated the latter part of his life training fighters in Philadelphia PA, He is the TRUE peoples Champion. Right now the Heavyweight division could use a few Joe Frazier's. Its a damn shame..
.. Nothing else to say, Joe Frazier- one of the all time greatest Heavyweight Champions.
Rest in Peace.
.. For all of Ali's shit talk during the 70's Joe Frazier supported Ali during his Disbarrment from the title, provided money for his family while he couldnt fight and praised him in public. Joe Frazier mastered the art of the left hook as seen in his first bout with Ali. Ali later said that his final fight with Joe "was the closest he'd ever came to death'
.. Joe dedicated the latter part of his life training fighters in Philadelphia PA, He is the TRUE peoples Champion. Right now the Heavyweight division could use a few Joe Frazier's. Its a damn shame..
.. Nothing else to say, Joe Frazier- one of the all time greatest Heavyweight Champions.
Rest in Peace.
Fear and Loathing in Arghandab.
The rain is coming in droves (Can it do that?) I bore witness once to what heavy rain can do to this country. That was the Savage year of our lord 2005. Its Cold- the Kind that doesn't let up, coupled with the rain its just as bad as the heat during the summer. This is no vacation thats for sure, but thats Obvious. My nerves are Raw. It hasnt been hard the past few months, by all means the polar opposite. We just make things hard on ourselves. Ive harped on this before- ill leave it alone for fear of being repetitive.
I miss My girls, I miss My home, My garage, My Sanctuary. I miss King Floyd.
I miss Hendrix, The Stones, Clapton and Robin Trower LOUD while I barbecue. I miss the same things that every other person here misses I suppose but this is my note..So I miss it more.
I miss taking Shae to the guitar shop, Imparting the 'true Knowledges' of the guitar upon her. (to borrow from the parlance of our time) Hoping she will one day feel the Magic, the Power and the Glory (if you will) of learning your first song, learning those impossible chords, stringing together that first scale. Now im daydreaming.
We'll get there....
The time away, the distance, the Angst- the helplessness. Its an awful Goddamn price to pay. The Military is one King Hell (HST) Master to serve. " It is a mistress that you will fall in love with when you are young, but will leave you high and dry for a younger man the minute you cannot serve her faithfully". Im not sure where I heard that before but its a close approximation to the Original.
I miss cuddling on the couch with my Baby, falling asleep to whatever HORRIBLE movie we chose to watch. I took those nights for granted and I want them back dearly.
Enough on this for now. Stop your sniveling.
Yours in Fear and loathing,
- H.
( Barracks Atty. at law/ Anglo Saxon Rep. for the COP M.S- Brown Power Movement.).. 'Wink' @ Malabo :)
I miss My girls, I miss My home, My garage, My Sanctuary. I miss King Floyd.
I miss Hendrix, The Stones, Clapton and Robin Trower LOUD while I barbecue. I miss the same things that every other person here misses I suppose but this is my note..So I miss it more.
I miss taking Shae to the guitar shop, Imparting the 'true Knowledges' of the guitar upon her. (to borrow from the parlance of our time) Hoping she will one day feel the Magic, the Power and the Glory (if you will) of learning your first song, learning those impossible chords, stringing together that first scale. Now im daydreaming.
We'll get there....
The time away, the distance, the Angst- the helplessness. Its an awful Goddamn price to pay. The Military is one King Hell (HST) Master to serve. " It is a mistress that you will fall in love with when you are young, but will leave you high and dry for a younger man the minute you cannot serve her faithfully". Im not sure where I heard that before but its a close approximation to the Original.
I miss cuddling on the couch with my Baby, falling asleep to whatever HORRIBLE movie we chose to watch. I took those nights for granted and I want them back dearly.
Enough on this for now. Stop your sniveling.
Yours in Fear and loathing,
- H.
( Barracks Atty. at law/ Anglo Saxon Rep. for the COP M.S- Brown Power Movement.).. 'Wink' @ Malabo :)
Sparkly Faced Vampires are Decadent & Depraved.
The Revolution WILL BE televised.
It will be brought to you by Mark Zuckerburg and Facebook, with an option to buy.
It will be hosted by the sisters Kardashian.
Dont worry about pausing for a beer, you can Tivo it
The Revolution WILL BE televised.
The Revolution will betelevised
It will be dissected, parodied, copied, burned and chopped on youtube.
The Revolution will show Marines urinating on Taliban bodies-
but no highlight to Honorable GI's being plowed into a dumpsite with
Obama, the Air Force, Congressmen and Senators shrugging their shoulders.
No sir, the Revolution WILL BE televised.
The Revolution WILL BE televised.
The Revolution WILL BE televised
Stephenen Tyler, JLO and Randy Jackson will have the deciding vote.
It will happen right down the block, but at 10 dollars a gallon you may not be there.
It will go down on a Saturday night, so you'll need a babysitter- I hear Caylee Anthony is available.
There will be a tell all book, but it wont be on your nook or kindle so you may be shit out of luck.
The Revolution WILL BE televised.
The Revolution WILL BE Televised.
Republicans and Democrats alike will tell you everything is fine.
Grandma's, college kids and the Snooki's of the world will Occupy it.....
And the Nat'l Guard and NYPD will stifle a giggle and say "how cute'..
Ann Coulter and Nancy Grace will be named Secretary of Defense and Cabinet minister respectively
and they will make Bush and Chaney look like Lloyd and Harry.
Damn right the Revolution WILL BE televised.
The Revolution WILL BE Televised.
The Veterans that you've ignored for a decade now will sit back and watch the damn thing burn.
Maybe if IED's started popping up on I-95 you'd pay attention?..Thats if Janet's Nipple doesnt get there first.
The Revolution WILL BE Televised, coast to coast. Hollywood will do a remake.
You were wrong Kanye..Bush hates ALL people and Chaney doesnt look like he does because of triple bypass surgery
No, no, no those are the Ghosts of almost four thousand American Soldiers weighing on his soul,
The Revolution WILL BE Televised
The Revolution WILL BE Televised.
Dr Drew will have the cure for it..if the ratings are right.
Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton and the BACHELORRETTE Will NOT seem relevant anymore.
The Revolution WILL BE Televised ,the theme song however will be Auto-tuned.
We will never find WMD's..The Revolution will put you in the Drivers seat....
Of a Prius.
The Revolution WILL BE televised.
The Revolution WILL BE televised.
It will have a W-I-D-E stance and hit harder than Chris Brown.
There will be No APP's, LOL's, OMFG, or GTFO's but you'll tweet about it.
The Revolution will be Performance Enhanced, Chillaxed, Epic, Im Just sayin..
The Revolution will not go down better with Coke.
The Revolution WILL BE televised.
The Revolution WILL BE televised.
Hunter Thompson, Gil Scott Heron and the people who tried to warn us
are rolling over in there graves. They were right.
Vote for no one in '12 that will get their attention.
Occupy your Jobs and your Family first. All wall street is is a tourist spot for Idiots
looking for the business end of an NYPD style beatdown.
The Revolution WILL BE televised.
**** Big Thanks to G.Scott Heron.
- H.
(Barracks Lawyer/ Attorney to the Bearded at Large)
It will be brought to you by Mark Zuckerburg and Facebook, with an option to buy.
It will be hosted by the sisters Kardashian.
Dont worry about pausing for a beer, you can Tivo it
The Revolution WILL BE televised.
The Revolution will betelevised
It will be dissected, parodied, copied, burned and chopped on youtube.
The Revolution will show Marines urinating on Taliban bodies-
but no highlight to Honorable GI's being plowed into a dumpsite with
Obama, the Air Force, Congressmen and Senators shrugging their shoulders.
No sir, the Revolution WILL BE televised.
The Revolution WILL BE televised.
The Revolution WILL BE televised
Stephenen Tyler, JLO and Randy Jackson will have the deciding vote.
It will happen right down the block, but at 10 dollars a gallon you may not be there.
It will go down on a Saturday night, so you'll need a babysitter- I hear Caylee Anthony is available.
There will be a tell all book, but it wont be on your nook or kindle so you may be shit out of luck.
The Revolution WILL BE televised.
The Revolution WILL BE Televised.
Republicans and Democrats alike will tell you everything is fine.
Grandma's, college kids and the Snooki's of the world will Occupy it.....
And the Nat'l Guard and NYPD will stifle a giggle and say "how cute'..
Ann Coulter and Nancy Grace will be named Secretary of Defense and Cabinet minister respectively
and they will make Bush and Chaney look like Lloyd and Harry.
Damn right the Revolution WILL BE televised.
The Revolution WILL BE Televised.
The Veterans that you've ignored for a decade now will sit back and watch the damn thing burn.
Maybe if IED's started popping up on I-95 you'd pay attention?..Thats if Janet's Nipple doesnt get there first.
The Revolution WILL BE Televised, coast to coast. Hollywood will do a remake.
You were wrong Kanye..Bush hates ALL people and Chaney doesnt look like he does because of triple bypass surgery
No, no, no those are the Ghosts of almost four thousand American Soldiers weighing on his soul,
The Revolution WILL BE Televised
The Revolution WILL BE Televised.
Dr Drew will have the cure for it..if the ratings are right.
Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton and the BACHELORRETTE Will NOT seem relevant anymore.
The Revolution WILL BE Televised ,the theme song however will be Auto-tuned.
We will never find WMD's..The Revolution will put you in the Drivers seat....
Of a Prius.
The Revolution WILL BE televised.
The Revolution WILL BE televised.
It will have a W-I-D-E stance and hit harder than Chris Brown.
There will be No APP's, LOL's, OMFG, or GTFO's but you'll tweet about it.
The Revolution will be Performance Enhanced, Chillaxed, Epic, Im Just sayin..
The Revolution will not go down better with Coke.
The Revolution WILL BE televised.
The Revolution WILL BE televised.
Hunter Thompson, Gil Scott Heron and the people who tried to warn us
are rolling over in there graves. They were right.
Vote for no one in '12 that will get their attention.
Occupy your Jobs and your Family first. All wall street is is a tourist spot for Idiots
looking for the business end of an NYPD style beatdown.
The Revolution WILL BE televised.
**** Big Thanks to G.Scott Heron.
- H.
(Barracks Lawyer/ Attorney to the Bearded at Large)
Kandahar Airfield is Saigon for Boyscouts, Video Gamers and Energy Drink Freaks.
After 9 months of being close quarters to those you work and sweat with- Anonymity is a luxury. One I like to indulge. A place like KAF's boardwalk would seem like an unlikely spot but its easier than you think.I picked acertain spot on accident and well it became MY spot for close to four days. I would drink Coffee..real coffee, not Army coffee out of a box. And watch people. Lots of 82nd, lots of 10th Mountain. Contractors, Navy, Air Force.
Watched a soldier doing PT around the boardwalk track lunging and power wallking with his Body Armor and weapon. Nice. You'd love my Job. Ate dinner with my compadres at a restaurant that will remain nameless but whose name comes between thursday and saturday.. Anyway, we were enjoying our meal when behind us a trio of females who have obviously been watching the war on TV from KAF complained loudly about the quality of food and lack of service. Really? This is the first time in 9 months ive had HOT consecutive showers. I shat in a real toilet today.
But these three found room to complain. Well Fuck them. Try the MRE Diet. Works wonders.
Where were we?...Boardwalk..KAF....Coffee..Check.
Saw some old Friends. Sometimes its the best thing in the world- other times I feel like if I see someone Ive known a long time I might just scream. It's hard when youve treaded water for so damn long and you see the people who have made things work for them. Cant blame them, but you can see the question marks in their eyes..certain smells, sounds and sights bring memories flooding back.If you can time it right, listening to 'Stairway to heaven' just as the sun comes down behind the boardwalk with a nice breeze flowing is magic. The amount of Money that flows through this place is staggering..Bootleg movies, Kabob shops, Tobacco, Energy drinks, rugs, Ice cream. Contractors, at least upward of a hundred different groups covering everything from the gym, the Chow halls, training..etc. KBR is no longer the big daddy here. Civilians run the place. They know it. It's all part of the Conglomeration of the Military- not Just the Army. When in Doubt- Contract out.I dont want to be here any longer than I have to. Too many memories, too many current opinions. Too many assholes- I got Hook armed by an NCO who reminded me to put on my Eyepro. KAF has no regulations regarding Wearing Eyepro. This is what happens when you combine rank and too much time.
If you find yourself here. Enjoy. My guess is within 5 years regardless of The U.S leaving this country Kandahar Airfield will remain a fixture. A Hardship duty station in the same vein as Korea. Dont believe me? Check out the barracks being built on the farside of the base. Have fun with that. Dont know where to go with this so ill close.We're so politically correct nowadays that Alcohol and fornication is a No-no, so we'll just take your money any other way we can. We'' shove America so far down your throat you have no choice but to spend that hazrd pay. Have fun Bubba.
- H.
( Barracks Attorney at large)
Watched a soldier doing PT around the boardwalk track lunging and power wallking with his Body Armor and weapon. Nice. You'd love my Job. Ate dinner with my compadres at a restaurant that will remain nameless but whose name comes between thursday and saturday.. Anyway, we were enjoying our meal when behind us a trio of females who have obviously been watching the war on TV from KAF complained loudly about the quality of food and lack of service. Really? This is the first time in 9 months ive had HOT consecutive showers. I shat in a real toilet today.
But these three found room to complain. Well Fuck them. Try the MRE Diet. Works wonders.
Where were we?...Boardwalk..KAF....Coffee..Check.
Saw some old Friends. Sometimes its the best thing in the world- other times I feel like if I see someone Ive known a long time I might just scream. It's hard when youve treaded water for so damn long and you see the people who have made things work for them. Cant blame them, but you can see the question marks in their eyes..certain smells, sounds and sights bring memories flooding back.If you can time it right, listening to 'Stairway to heaven' just as the sun comes down behind the boardwalk with a nice breeze flowing is magic. The amount of Money that flows through this place is staggering..Bootleg movies, Kabob shops, Tobacco, Energy drinks, rugs, Ice cream. Contractors, at least upward of a hundred different groups covering everything from the gym, the Chow halls, training..etc. KBR is no longer the big daddy here. Civilians run the place. They know it. It's all part of the Conglomeration of the Military- not Just the Army. When in Doubt- Contract out.I dont want to be here any longer than I have to. Too many memories, too many current opinions. Too many assholes- I got Hook armed by an NCO who reminded me to put on my Eyepro. KAF has no regulations regarding Wearing Eyepro. This is what happens when you combine rank and too much time.
If you find yourself here. Enjoy. My guess is within 5 years regardless of The U.S leaving this country Kandahar Airfield will remain a fixture. A Hardship duty station in the same vein as Korea. Dont believe me? Check out the barracks being built on the farside of the base. Have fun with that. Dont know where to go with this so ill close.We're so politically correct nowadays that Alcohol and fornication is a No-no, so we'll just take your money any other way we can. We'' shove America so far down your throat you have no choice but to spend that hazrd pay. Have fun Bubba.
- H.
( Barracks Attorney at large)
Kandahar Airfield is Saigon for Boyscouts, Video Gamers and Energy Drink Freaks.
After 9 months of being close quarters to those you work and sweat with- Anonymity is a luxury. One I like to indulge. A place like KAF's boardwalk would seem like an unlikely spot but its easier than you think.I picked acertain spot on accident and well it became MY spot for close to four days. I would drink Coffee..real coffee, not Army coffee out of a box. And watch people. Lots of 82nd, lots of 10th Mountain. Contractors, Navy, Air Force.
Watched a soldier doing PT around the boardwalk track lunging and power wallking with his Body Armor and weapon. Nice. You'd love my Job. Ate dinner with my compadres at a restaurant that will remain nameless but whose name comes between thursday and saturday.. Anyway, we were enjoying our meal when behind us a trio of females who have obviously been watching the war on TV from KAF complained loudly about the quality of food and lack of service. Really? This is the first time in 9 months ive had HOT consecutive showers. I shat in a real toilet today.
But these three found room to complain. Well Fuck them. Try the MRE Diet. Works wonders.
Where were we?...Boardwalk..KAF....Coffee..Check.
Saw some old Friends. Sometimes its the best thing in the world- other times I feel like if I see someone Ive known a long time I might just scream. It's hard when youve treaded water for so damn long and you see the people who have made things work for them. Cant blame them, but you can see the question marks in their eyes..certain smells, sounds and sights bring memories flooding back.If you can time it right, listening to 'Stairway to heaven' just as the sun comes down behind the boardwalk with a nice breeze flowing is magic. The amount of Money that flows through this place is staggering..Bootleg movies, Kabob shops, Tobacco, Energy drinks, rugs, Ice cream. Contractors, at least upward of a hundred different groups covering everything from the gym, the Chow halls, training..etc. KBR is no longer the big daddy here. Civilians run the place. They know it. It's all part of the Conglomeration of the Military- not Just the Army. When in Doubt- Contract out.I dont want to be here any longer than I have to. Too many memories, too many current opinions. Too many assholes- I got Hook armed by an NCO who reminded me to put on my Eyepro. KAF has no regulations regarding Wearing Eyepro. This is what happens when you combine rank and too much time.
If you find yourself here. Enjoy. My guess is within 5 years regardless of The U.S leaving this country Kandahar Airfield will remain a fixture. A Hardship duty station in the same vein as Korea. Dont believe me? Check out the barracks being built on the farside of the base. Have fun with that. Dont know where to go with this so ill close.We're so politically correct nowadays that Alcohol and fornication is a No-no, so we'll just take your money any other way we can. We'' shove America so far down your throat you have no choice but to spend that hazrd pay. Have fun Bubba.
- H.
( Barracks Attorney at large)
Watched a soldier doing PT around the boardwalk track lunging and power wallking with his Body Armor and weapon. Nice. You'd love my Job. Ate dinner with my compadres at a restaurant that will remain nameless but whose name comes between thursday and saturday.. Anyway, we were enjoying our meal when behind us a trio of females who have obviously been watching the war on TV from KAF complained loudly about the quality of food and lack of service. Really? This is the first time in 9 months ive had HOT consecutive showers. I shat in a real toilet today.
But these three found room to complain. Well Fuck them. Try the MRE Diet. Works wonders.
Where were we?...Boardwalk..KAF....Coffee..Check.
Saw some old Friends. Sometimes its the best thing in the world- other times I feel like if I see someone Ive known a long time I might just scream. It's hard when youve treaded water for so damn long and you see the people who have made things work for them. Cant blame them, but you can see the question marks in their eyes..certain smells, sounds and sights bring memories flooding back.If you can time it right, listening to 'Stairway to heaven' just as the sun comes down behind the boardwalk with a nice breeze flowing is magic. The amount of Money that flows through this place is staggering..Bootleg movies, Kabob shops, Tobacco, Energy drinks, rugs, Ice cream. Contractors, at least upward of a hundred different groups covering everything from the gym, the Chow halls, training..etc. KBR is no longer the big daddy here. Civilians run the place. They know it. It's all part of the Conglomeration of the Military- not Just the Army. When in Doubt- Contract out.I dont want to be here any longer than I have to. Too many memories, too many current opinions. Too many assholes- I got Hook armed by an NCO who reminded me to put on my Eyepro. KAF has no regulations regarding Wearing Eyepro. This is what happens when you combine rank and too much time.
If you find yourself here. Enjoy. My guess is within 5 years regardless of The U.S leaving this country Kandahar Airfield will remain a fixture. A Hardship duty station in the same vein as Korea. Dont believe me? Check out the barracks being built on the farside of the base. Have fun with that. Dont know where to go with this so ill close.We're so politically correct nowadays that Alcohol and fornication is a No-no, so we'll just take your money any other way we can. We'' shove America so far down your throat you have no choice but to spend that hazrd pay. Have fun Bubba.
- H.
( Barracks Attorney at large)
There is No FREE bottled water in the U.S : RnR, Kuwait and sensing the Fear and Loathing of others....
"Its been a long time since we Rock-n-rolled"
Thats damn right....
And here we are once again. Leave was fantastic. Getting to see the family was more of a stress reliever than i'd hoped. Aside from being a cheap drunk, driving like a lunatic (A jeep wrangler is NOT an MATV BTW..) all went well. King Floyd is Fat as can be. Shitty weather aside I couldnt have asked for more.
Kuwait is a trip..another Money Pit. Although they have streamlined the going home process more so than the last time I was there.
"Got my pills 'gainst mosquito death"
Thank you SSG Bales for solidifying horrifying thoughts in the minds of most Americans as to what goes on here in Afghanistan. For the most part everyone I met while in transit was genuinely thankful for what we do as Soldiers. But there were the looks...That wondering.."Is HE going to lose it?" " What has HE seen and done over THERE?" Alot of Vets get a bad rap as it is..now the stigma of the "Damaged, Morally and Socially Broken Vet" is stronger than ever. Thanks alot.
"No one plans to take the path that leads you lower, but here you stand before us all and say its over "
There is NO free bottled water in the states, most will find this comment amusing but for my Green-suiters far and wide, they understand the bottled water here is plentiful and free. Some cant handle the changes. Think on that.
My "S" Key on my laptop is fucked up. Thats all for now. More to come later.
"I was in the house when the House Burned down"
- H.
( Barracks Attorney for the Oppressed at large)
Thats damn right....
And here we are once again. Leave was fantastic. Getting to see the family was more of a stress reliever than i'd hoped. Aside from being a cheap drunk, driving like a lunatic (A jeep wrangler is NOT an MATV BTW..) all went well. King Floyd is Fat as can be. Shitty weather aside I couldnt have asked for more.
Kuwait is a trip..another Money Pit. Although they have streamlined the going home process more so than the last time I was there.
"Got my pills 'gainst mosquito death"
Thank you SSG Bales for solidifying horrifying thoughts in the minds of most Americans as to what goes on here in Afghanistan. For the most part everyone I met while in transit was genuinely thankful for what we do as Soldiers. But there were the looks...That wondering.."Is HE going to lose it?" " What has HE seen and done over THERE?" Alot of Vets get a bad rap as it is..now the stigma of the "Damaged, Morally and Socially Broken Vet" is stronger than ever. Thanks alot.
"No one plans to take the path that leads you lower, but here you stand before us all and say its over "
There is NO free bottled water in the states, most will find this comment amusing but for my Green-suiters far and wide, they understand the bottled water here is plentiful and free. Some cant handle the changes. Think on that.
My "S" Key on my laptop is fucked up. Thats all for now. More to come later.
"I was in the house when the House Burned down"
- H.
( Barracks Attorney for the Oppressed at large)
Mutineer; Early hour Musings from a 'Holier than thou".
Got me good this time yessir....
I guess I come across as arrogant or Quote Better than everyone else un-quote. Damn that. I simply know where my truth lies.
The older I get the more the 'Grey Area' in life gets reserved for fewer and fewer....
This isnt based of some pompous theory, just what Ive seen with thine own eyes. At worst im cynical beyond my years but again- i'm simply a product of my environment. FURTHERMORE this insubordination will not be tolerated. Therse are desperate times. I find myself with no permanent home in this Ugly place. Do you know what that can do to a man? Ive resorted to vagrancy..sleeping underneath trucks..hiding under the boardwalk in plain sight. It doesnt help with the vast quantities of coffee Ive consumed since my return. Enough on this. Until Next time I remain,
Lookin out for #1,
- H.
( Barracks Attorney at Large.)
I'm absolutely at a loss of words. Its hard to compose this but I will. There was a 17 year old kid that I know that fell in love with the Guitar and playing Heavy Music. He sought out a sound that he heard inthe speakers and in his head and saved his birthday money from his 18th Birthday. Despite the fact he was leaving for Basic training in less than 2 months the opportunity was there. Done and Done. He didnt speed home from Waldorf that day because he looked in the backseat and knew it was there. MARSHALL.
There are PLENTY of imitators out there- you can walk into any Guitar shop in the world (Believe me Ive been to most of 'em) and you'll here "well it sounds like a Marshall" or "its Kinda like a Marshall". Not in a million years. Once you've stood in front of a Marshall JCM-800 full stack and Dimed it (put the volume to 10) hit an A chord and felt it M-O-V-E you. It permeates you, it alters you- you never go Back. Its Clapton, Hendrix, Randy Rhodes. It's Zakk Wylde, Kerry King, Jimmy Page, Eddie Van Halen. It is what guitarists who endorse "other" brands put behind dummy cabs to STILL GET THAT SOUND...
I also know a guy who got back from his first deployment to Afghanistan and Bought a Marshall JCM-800 Halfstack instead of a brand new car..That guy is 30 now. Has a wife and a daughter doesnt have as much time to play as he used to and I can personally vouch for him and say with certainty he doesnt regret that decision for ONE MINUTE.
I am not a famous musician, nor will I ever be. But when you have a Marshall amp Behind you- you have 60 years of experience behind you. Its like being able to play with the 95' Bulls or the 74' Pittsburgh steelers if not only for a moment. You're a part of history and you have the chance to MAKE history- It inspires you. If you're a fan of Guitar hero or Rockband- put down the controller, save your bucks and take the ride. You wont regret it.
In closing, If you want to play Heavy Music- shit, any guitar oriented music. You will not go wrong with Marshall.. Until then I remain,
Louder than Hell.
- H
There is no grand revelation
It wont come and probably never will. You've been written off and tossed to the wayside so many times its ....
You're older, smarter, weathered. Use it. Nothing is going to change, just endure and fight back.
Endure.
Its right there with you and it has been since forever. You made the decision long ago and now you have to honor it. Now is not the time to rollover and die. Your epitaph has been re-written countless times and youve built the kingdom from which you stand from the shattered stone. You'll endure because thats what you do.You cant change the world but that does NOT mean it has to change you. One more go. Stand your ground.
In the end I will laugh last.
I guess I come across as arrogant or Quote Better than everyone else un-quote. Damn that. I simply know where my truth lies.
The older I get the more the 'Grey Area' in life gets reserved for fewer and fewer....
This isnt based of some pompous theory, just what Ive seen with thine own eyes. At worst im cynical beyond my years but again- i'm simply a product of my environment. FURTHERMORE this insubordination will not be tolerated. Therse are desperate times. I find myself with no permanent home in this Ugly place. Do you know what that can do to a man? Ive resorted to vagrancy..sleeping underneath trucks..hiding under the boardwalk in plain sight. It doesnt help with the vast quantities of coffee Ive consumed since my return. Enough on this. Until Next time I remain,
Lookin out for #1,
- H.
( Barracks Attorney at Large.)
Long Live the Father of Loud.
by Paul V Hurtt on Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 3:19am ·
I'm absolutely at a loss of words. Its hard to compose this but I will. There was a 17 year old kid that I know that fell in love with the Guitar and playing Heavy Music. He sought out a sound that he heard inthe speakers and in his head and saved his birthday money from his 18th Birthday. Despite the fact he was leaving for Basic training in less than 2 months the opportunity was there. Done and Done. He didnt speed home from Waldorf that day because he looked in the backseat and knew it was there. MARSHALL.
There are PLENTY of imitators out there- you can walk into any Guitar shop in the world (Believe me Ive been to most of 'em) and you'll here "well it sounds like a Marshall" or "its Kinda like a Marshall". Not in a million years. Once you've stood in front of a Marshall JCM-800 full stack and Dimed it (put the volume to 10) hit an A chord and felt it M-O-V-E you. It permeates you, it alters you- you never go Back. Its Clapton, Hendrix, Randy Rhodes. It's Zakk Wylde, Kerry King, Jimmy Page, Eddie Van Halen. It is what guitarists who endorse "other" brands put behind dummy cabs to STILL GET THAT SOUND...
I also know a guy who got back from his first deployment to Afghanistan and Bought a Marshall JCM-800 Halfstack instead of a brand new car..That guy is 30 now. Has a wife and a daughter doesnt have as much time to play as he used to and I can personally vouch for him and say with certainty he doesnt regret that decision for ONE MINUTE.
I am not a famous musician, nor will I ever be. But when you have a Marshall amp Behind you- you have 60 years of experience behind you. Its like being able to play with the 95' Bulls or the 74' Pittsburgh steelers if not only for a moment. You're a part of history and you have the chance to MAKE history- It inspires you. If you're a fan of Guitar hero or Rockband- put down the controller, save your bucks and take the ride. You wont regret it.
In closing, If you want to play Heavy Music- shit, any guitar oriented music. You will not go wrong with Marshall.. Until then I remain,
Louder than Hell.
- H
No grand revelation
by Paul V Hurtt on Friday, June 1, 2012 at 5:28am ·
There is no grand revelation
It wont come and probably never will. You've been written off and tossed to the wayside so many times its ....
You're older, smarter, weathered. Use it. Nothing is going to change, just endure and fight back.
Endure.
Its right there with you and it has been since forever. You made the decision long ago and now you have to honor it. Now is not the time to rollover and die. Your epitaph has been re-written countless times and youve built the kingdom from which you stand from the shattered stone. You'll endure because thats what you do.You cant change the world but that does NOT mean it has to change you. One more go. Stand your ground.
In the end I will laugh last.
2016
I am running for office. Oval office that is. Money is tight so any donations from friends and family wont hurt. There must be a Hurtt in the White House eventually. I figure I cant do any worse than a Mormon or the the guy we have now. No no no- no name calling or negative nancy attitude here. That will actually be my Campaign Slogan;
"Cant get any Worse"
Vote Hurtt in '16
Freak Power all the way. More to follow.
-H.
"Cant get any Worse"
Vote Hurtt in '16
Freak Power all the way. More to follow.
-H.
