Heavy Training

Now that the Army has left Iraq and is slowly turning over responsibility of Afghanistan back to Afghani boys, what is a soldier supposed to do/ what does the future of warfare look like? more of the same, counterinsurgency, or do we prepare to have a more conventional conflict with another powerhouse nation, say a restrengthened Russia, or China? That's for the presidential candidates to answer over the next few months. The Army seems to be hedging its bets these days, so in March we have an old school heavy armor rotation at NTC. Weeks of heavy vehicles rolling in and out has made traffic almost unbearable sometimes. 

M1 Abrams? on a flat bed trailer. Can you say wide load? or is it weird load?

Mad Hatter's Tea Party Fun Run

Although it was technically a few days after the real Mardi Gras, Fort Irwin celebrated on Saturday so that the soldiers that work so hard could be part of the celebration. The day began with a 5K that required every participant to wear a hat, followed by a parade made up of primarily unit "floats" and the day then finished with a kid centered festival. I had the lead on the event with a ton of help from the G3 for the parade, really they made sure that part went off without a hitch and my guys, Mike and Ed, made sure the rest was handled. Thanks guys. 

Now that's cocky, but I like it.

Sanele, my Autocrafts manager. One of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. 

This guy had a backpack full of hats that he was sharing with the kids. 

Colonel Kurt Pinkerton, our Garrison Commander. Look at that spirit, he got spirit, yes he do, he got spirit, how bout you!!

Mardi Gras Parade NTC Style

The Meddac Dentac float was Toy story, they all dressed up as Army Men. Sweeeet!!

My train. Dougie would be proud!

What do we say when we see a cutie? Hubba Hubba.

11th ACR Horse Regiment

Pooper Scoopers extraordinaire

I love this hat.