The Doobie Chronicles (Iraq Edition)

[Doobie]

Just added more pics to the picture gallery. Glad you all like them.

you guys have been over there so long and you still dont have tans? what are you doing in your free time? go outside and play!

All our tans were on our noses down to our necks and the backs of our hands. If we want to play outside, they make us wear our Body Armor. (No argument here) I'm waiting to catch one in the chest plate so I can get up and ask if it bounced!

but the lack of presents astound me, or is santa keeping them until the last night?

Don't know what the plans are there. I'm not always in the loop on these things. Most guys are getting there presents sent right to them. There has been the addition of a Santa doll that sing Merry Christmas to "Shout" :) We have an NCOIC (Non-commisioned Officer In Charge) of Christmas and he has threatened us with pain for eating the Candy Canes prior to the 25th

It amazes me how young everyone is in those pics that you posted Doobie

The average age in my platoon is about 22. Iam the "grizzeld ole sarge" at 33!
Thanks again for all the well wishes!

[Emily]

Great to hear from you Doobie.

Stay safe

Emily

[Muzikman]

Thanks again for the update. I also assume that the one comment was from one of the guys there. If so, I hope they enjoy seeing them selves on the internet.

[WARPED1]

Enjoy Doob and the boys!

[Doobie]

WARPED1: I saw that! That is awesome!

ALright, Update:
20 DEC 03
Well, we had an interesting week here. One section (Two gun trucks) of mine was sent to the City Hall to help quell a riot. One of our other platoons, The Hell Raisers, was already on the ground and calling for back-up on the Radio as we were rolling their way. They were reporting about 200 people getting out of hand. We made it to them in about 10 min due to some great "Bumper Car" style driving by SPC Impson in the lead vehicle. Hey, when one of our own calls for assistance, traffic laws go out the window! The taxis had to move the hard way, and when I checked last, 1 1/4 Ton HUMVEES with .50Cal's have the right-of-way!
When we got on the scene and linked up with the Hell Raisers, we found at LEAST 200 pro-Sadam demonstrators. They were holding signs and pictures with his likeness and chanting "No more Bush". Now, this is after we caught the Rat so I don't know what they were hoping to accomplish. They began throwing shoes and rocks, but the 3rd platoon of B CO 1/502 got some razor wire rolls and stretched it out. They then began walking towards the rioters to sweep them from the area. By this time we were heavily reinforced by an MP company and their gun trucks as well as dismounts with non-lethal shotgun rounds. We also had element from our C CO on the ground. Within 30 min we were able to put almost half the Battalion on the ground and the rioters eventually moved off and dispersed. There were some warning shots fired by the Iraqi police that got our hairs up, but other than that, all went well. We then returned to our HQ and remained on standby for the rest of the night.
Someone commented in an earlier post as to the age of the platoon. They are infinitely more mature than their age when it comes time to doing business. They become focused machines when we roll out of the gates and I couldn't be happier with their performance. Now, back here at Wardog HQ, they are a bunch of cut ups, but I wouldn't want it any other way!
Don't forget to check out the pics at www.paintballmedia.com and watch this space for more updates!
Thanks again for all your support!
Doobie

[AGD]

Thanks for the update Doobie!! Did it bounce... LOL!!

AGD

[1stdeadeye]

Originally posted by Doobie
If we want to play outside, they make us wear our Body Armor. (No argument here) I'm waiting to catch one in the chest plate so I can get up and ask if it bounced!

Doobie we all know you are tough, but don't tempt fate!!





Be safe!

[JonDaAzn]

hmm, sounds like you could use that fn303, lol agd in the middle east

[IronKong51]

[Doobie]

Merry X-mas!

I have updated the Pics with some Christmas photos. I actually can say I had a good time. The Secretary of the Army visited during the meal and that was a small morale booster. I hope you and yours have a very wonderful holiday season!
Doobie

[Big_Chops]

merry x-mas to you and your men doobie

[logamus]

Originally posted by Big_Chops
merry x-mas to you and your men doobie

same from me. and i love seeing the pics, the halloween one is my fav. i cant however say that i would want to find out of the round "bounced" though.

i have a question for you. most of the pictures i see from over there show guys with goggles on their helmets. they stay there regardless of how much sand is blowing around and i just wonder why in the world you guys dont wear them.

[Doobie]

i have a question for you. most of the pictures i see from over there show guys with goggles on their helmets. they stay there regardless of how much sand is blowing around and i just wonder why in the world you guys dont wear them.

Great question! Me and my men wore our goggles a lot during the initial stages of the war and during helicopter operations. As we moved north, the sand became less and less of an issue. It is also now the rainy season and the sand does not blow around nearly the way it did. Trust me though, when it is blowing, my goggles go on!:)

[Trina]

Hey Doobie...BTW there will be NO testing rounds to see if they bounce! That simply will not be a good idea!! hehehe!! Love this thread! It's great to hear all the things going on over there! The pictures are the coolest too! That digi cam is great now I don't have to RUSH to the store to get the film developed!

Glad to hear you had a good Christmas! Thanks for the Christmas phone call BTW!! It was later ajoined by many others as well and definately made my day...hehee! Gotta love AO! You guys are the coolest!!

[Ice-Child]

Good to hear you enjoyed your christmas. Hope you have a happy new year. When you get back, gonna have to hook up and go play some ball somewhere.

Rob