need to focus...the force isn't with me atm

You think you know the situation, but when you cross that threshold, it’s FUBAR.  Walking into that dark room, not knowing what’s going to happen.  Whether a bullet will streak across and greet you, or find a petrified hostage.  The uncertainties are just a metaphor of what goes on.  Apparently I thought it was a rescue mission.  But speed is of an ( Read more... )

More pics at request:

We're bored so we're watching the price is right, in the middle of a gas attack:

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One of the interesting things that happened to me while at Global Engagement was that I requested a Buddhist monk/chaplain come see me over there.  Surprisingly, I was the only one to request it.  Anyhow, we had the whole tent all to ourselves and we chatted about Buddhism and all.  One Phrase I remembered from the Buddhist ( Read more... )

Global Engagement is a training program designed to exposed Air Force Academy Cadets and ROTC Cadets the conditions and stresses of operating a forward airbase. This mock deployment of a barebone base lasts for five days simulating the needs of operating a barebone base with a mixture of Nuclear, Biological, Chemical warfare ( Read more... )

Before I go, you should know.  A poem I wrote for an unknown fate, that might just be too late.

To a friend who has ( Read more... )

Wow.  Nearing 24 hrs left til I go.  All systems are no go right now.  Still need to groom and pack.  I don’t understand how there can be so much to pack when there’s so few items.  Oh well. 

tick tock, tick tock....

Interesting, I looked up the definition of predominant objects in my dreams and this is what it turns out to be:

Gun
To see a gun in your dream , symbolizes aggression, anger, and potential ( Read more... )

I swear, after listening to a couple tracks of Linkin Park, I’m pumped to give it all I’ve got.