When the trailer is rockin'

I woke up to explosions this morning, the artillery was at it again. They shot off some yesterday in the early morning that were incredibly loud. The explosions shook the whole internet trailer, making all the weapons and folding chairs that were on the shelves fall to the ground. Everyone jumped up and rush to get their gear on. One of the fisters was just sitting there and was like, "It's just outgoing rounds guys." The rounds continued for a while or so, keeping the little trailer rocking with the vibrations from the explosions. The explosions are annoying when they go off while you're trying to get sleep, but comforting as well.

I've noticed a new fashion trend among some of our soldiers here. Some of the guys and gals are attaching small stuffed animals to their vests. I ran into one of these trend-setting soldiers while coming out of the chow hall. He's a medic and he has a teddy bear wearing a loin cloth attach to his vest right above his ammo pouches. He said that it's helpful when he treats some of the children here. He lets the kids hold the bear while he examines them. Some guys have even gone to decorating their vehicles. They've attached everything from patriotic bumper stickers, heads of beanie babies, and flamingos to their humvees. It kinda reminds me of how pilots used to paint pictures of stuff on their planes. It's fun little stuff like this that brings a few smiles to some of the soldiers' faces here.

The power went off early this morning, I thought it would come back on in a few hours or so. It's been seven hours now, and still no power. The little internet trailer is baking, it's so hot in here. We can't get a decent breeze flowing because we're surrounded by concrete barriers. The power is never out this long, I hope my tent's air will be working when I get off work, otherwise there will be no afternoon nap. But at least I have some cold drinks now, courtesy of a very nice PFC from the stress tent. Thanks!

SPC Schreck