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I thought long and hard about how to end this blog, and posted another pretty irate rant to it... but thought better of it a few hours later (thankfully, before anyone important saw it.) The way I see it, I've done a good amount of bitching on this Read More...

Posted Friday, June 01, 2007 2:55 PM by jfitzer | 9 Comments

And now for something different...

http://www.defensetech.org/archives/001633.html and https://peosoldier.army.mil/pmweapons/cswcurrentsystems.asp Click on CROWS in the middle of the page Anyways, this is the kinda stuff the army should be spending money on, instead of ice cream in the Read More...

Posted Thursday, May 17, 2007 9:16 AM by jfitzer | 0 Comments

Email from the army SGM in charge of AR 670-1

The reply to an email sent to them about whether or not we're supposed to be able to wear the IRR patch. One line reply.... "Per AR 670-1, IRR soldiers will wear the IRR shoulder sleeve insignia." So what are our glorious leaders doing? Read More...

Posted Tuesday, May 01, 2007 3:18 PM by jfitzer | 2 Comments

Seriously?

So apparently they found some chlorine gas in this country. Nasty stuff. So that no one accuses me of violating opsec again, here's a civilian news article about it: http://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/meast/02/22/iraq.main/index.html What boggles my Read More...

Posted Saturday, March 10, 2007 10:03 PM by jfitzer | 4 Comments

The garrisonization of a combat zone

Since I've been back down to Tallil, I've been watching people as I go about my day to day life. We haven't started our new mission yet, so I've had some time to just kick back and watch stuff. I've seen soldiers berated for not wearing Read More...

Posted Saturday, February 17, 2007 2:05 PM by jfitzer | 5 Comments

Troop boost in Iraq...

Here's the link http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_iraq_troops Snippet: The 1st Brigade, 34th Infantry Division, Minnesota Army National Guard, will stay longer than planned in Iraq; Bummer... I wonder how long it will take these yokels to actually TELL Read More...

Posted Wednesday, January 10, 2007 11:38 PM by jfitzer | 1 Comments

Another update in a series of infrequent updates

Things are still going pretty good. It's about time! HA! So, I go on leave pretty soon... barring any major screwups, I'll be home in perfect timing for a show with my band, and time with my family in texas for the holidays. SO! If you're Read More...

Posted Tuesday, November 21, 2006 9:48 PM by jfitzer | 0 Comments

Positivity on a negative blog.

Well folks, i'm going to depart from tradition here, and give some props where props are due. I'm happy as *** with the way a lot of stuff is going, so that's what i'm gonna talk about. First: vehicles and equipment. I won't go into Read More...

Posted Monday, October 16, 2006 1:04 AM by jfitzer | 4 Comments

Update

I sent a letter to some email contacts... I'll post it here. Hey everyone. Some of you may have heard that I'm coming home in february. The IRRs among us will be leaving in february unless they extend, as they've filled their 545 day obligation. Read More...

Posted Thursday, September 28, 2006 5:07 AM by jfitzer | 3 Comments

Challenge coins, etc

So I got a challenge coin today from the 1/125 CSM. It's a pretty cool coin... one thing caught my eye. Many coins list subordinate units. Few coins list "IRR" alongside them. The recognition is appreciated. My spirits are lifted today Share Read More...

Posted Wednesday, September 27, 2006 12:31 PM by jfitzer | 0 Comments

"We're working the issue" - most annoying phrase in Iraq

I was reflecting as I was on duty last night; razor bumps burning me because our water supply was loaded with bleach by an overzealous (but well intentioned) officer. If you'll go to www.redbullweb.com, you'll see that the brigade got a bunch of new vehicles. Read More...

Posted Thursday, July 20, 2006 10:42 AM by jfitzer | 4 Comments

More mail info...

Alright.... Got some mail. If anyone wants to send me anything, don't insure it, OK? If you insure it, then there's a buncha extra stuff that happens over here... which is why i couldn't find my stuff. All worked out now, and the stuff is on its way. Read More...

Posted Friday, June 30, 2006 5:35 AM by jfitzer | 0 Comments

Friends and family... stop sending me packages

There's a big problem with the mail system to our little outposts... as it stands right now, 2 packages of mine have not made it here yet. One of which is expensive, important, and from my mother. headquarters says they sent it out to another station, Read More...

Posted Monday, June 26, 2006 11:52 AM by jfitzer | 0 Comments

Out in the middle of Indian country!

Hey all... finally got some internet that i can use from MY computer. So I have pics for ya. http://www.motleycrued.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=36 living at the remote ass relay points is AWESOME, and if they let us, we're gonna try to stay out here Read More...

Posted Wednesday, June 07, 2006 8:10 PM by jfitzer | 1 Comments

Hello again

Getting a little bit of a break from the roads of iraq... I'll be filling a spot at an outpost in the middle of nowhere for a month or so. Let me tell ya... it's a welcome change of pace. Here's an idea of the conditions http://www.agd.state.tx.us/36id/56BCT/images/galleries/RP%20-%20Relay%20Points.asp Read More...

Posted Saturday, June 03, 2006 1:03 PM by jfitzer | 2 Comments