Posted on Dec 9, 2014
Addictions or habits! We all have them, which did you acquire from the military?
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You have to be brave to answer this one. I will present a few options: Work, PT, eating, Surfing the internet, dipping, smoking, extreme sports, drinking, cards or gambling, drinking coffee, running, and of course messing with the LT.
I came in right when the internet was taking off...1990, so I blame the military....and RP. I did a stint with dipping, but only leaf, couldn't do the worm dirt. You can be infantry and not dip, right? And of course, coffee. I do like a fine beer, I prefer German beers, but who gets picky when it is free?
Add your addictions as you see fit...carry on, the LT has left the building, not lets rat**ck his gear...
I came in right when the internet was taking off...1990, so I blame the military....and RP. I did a stint with dipping, but only leaf, couldn't do the worm dirt. You can be infantry and not dip, right? And of course, coffee. I do like a fine beer, I prefer German beers, but who gets picky when it is free?
Add your addictions as you see fit...carry on, the LT has left the building, not lets rat**ck his gear...
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Being early to events, and getting ticked off in my mind at people who consistently show up late. No excuse for that stuff.
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My rule is, and always has been since I switched to the "dark" side (aka: SOF): "TOT +/- 30 seconds..." Of course, it should be noted that I'm never late, unless I have to be late, this meaning: I'm probably fighting a fire (no, literally, I'm actually probably fighting a fire as I'm a volunteer Firefighter).
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Is it sick that I still roll my t-shirts after all of these years? Thank you DIs at Ft. McClellan AL
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SFC Peter Cyprian
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"What is wrong with us? LOL"- where to begin?? If I had it all recorded on a scroll it would look like a mutant roll of Bounty!! :-)
"What is wrong with us? LOL"- where to begin?? If I had it all recorded on a scroll it would look like a mutant roll of Bounty!! :-)
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SFC Cindy Paris
My closet is set up by pants, dresses, blouses, T shirts, then sweat shirts. Every thing facing the same way and matched by color. Dresser is neatly folded and stacked. My husband and kids make fun of me for it.
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Addicted to the "rush" of jumping out of planes, blowing *stuff* up, and shooting. Also gotta have my cuppa joe in the morning, and while I'm not addicted to cigars, I do LOVE a good Cuban Cohiba once in a while. As for beer, I ONLY drink the good stuff - as in, can't be Bush, Bud, Corona, Coors, Miller, or any other crappy watered down, Americanized crap. If it's American, it has to come from a "micro" as much as possible, and NEVER EVER EVER in a can or in a bottle that isn't at least brown.
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SGT Edward Thomas
PO2 John W. I have had Dog Fish Head and it is very good. I live in Mobile, AL and for some reason this keys in on the company I work for. I however cannot drink beer from a can. I prefer the dark brown glass. Beer and soda always taste best from a bottle to me. I used to be one who loved Heineken ha not since I have had microbrews. I but a mixed 6 pack every off week I have.
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For lack of a better term, I've always had a food addiction. "The Battle of the Bulge" has been a lifetime struggle. With all the healthy eating choices out there, you would think it would be easier for some of us to do better, but its a struggle mentally.
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MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca it take some cohonos to admit that. I'm Italian/Irish, we love good food. I'm an excellent cook, give me a pantry and I'll make a 3 course meal....if you know what I mean. I blame my fascination with food on Ranger School...first time I starved.
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It can be done. I'm proof. You've seen it. You are friends with me on FB MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca. When I was in the Army my diet consisted of s snickers bar and Dr. Pepper. I love good old Southern food too. Bacon and Bourbon. I just work hard to keep it in check nowadays.
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PV2 (Join to see): If you drink enough bourbon, you won't put on any weight... The rest of it however, you'll have to watch...
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Coffee, or liquid courage. I like to think that no matter what experience that life is able to throw my direction, several cups of coffee can conquer such chaos. And, a warning to my enemies; you do not want to see me with caffeine withdraw.
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Those coffee withdrawal headaches can be a doozy. I think I was having one the other day...
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TSgt J.D. Hall I just had a heart attack reading that. So glad you quit. OMG, you were on a short trip to the grave with that dosage. Probably aged you at least 15 mins...
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SSG(P) (Join to see). Drinking . . . dancing . . . singing . . . shopping . . . flying very low and very fast . . . flying very high and very fast . . . never desperate enough to mess with myself . . . but on occasion discretely messed with others . . . until my rather delightful future husband finally swept me off my feet, courted me, and married me.
Massive quantities of coffee, bennies, and clinical work . . . health & welfare visits to remote FOBs and Fire Bases . . .
Massive quantities of coffee, bennies, and clinical work . . . health & welfare visits to remote FOBs and Fire Bases . . .
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Sounds like an adventurer at heart and a heart filled with compassion. A pilot or a Nurse...sounds like both.
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LTC Stephen C.
1LT Sandy Annala, in the immortal words of now deceased Southern humorist, Lewis Grizzard, "I don't think I'd a told that one!" :)
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LTC Stephen C.. Perhaps addiction is too strong a term . . . it might have been better to say fond of under the right circumstances surrounded by the right people . . . and never when on call to perform.
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Adrenaline........
It seems like I have been going through my life at 100+MPH ever since 1968.
Stump jumping dirt bikes, Racing Turbo bikes, Offshore power cat, sports cars, racecars...
Thank God I stayed away from aircraft.
Beat me, hurt me, just don't F'n bore me!
It seems like I have been going through my life at 100+MPH ever since 1968.
Stump jumping dirt bikes, Racing Turbo bikes, Offshore power cat, sports cars, racecars...
Thank God I stayed away from aircraft.
Beat me, hurt me, just don't F'n bore me!
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That is a great tagline Cpl Dennis F. I may have to borrow that from time to time.
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I formed addiction to drinking in a bad way sober now. Also to Gaming i played a Ton of Halo. Now in the Civilian side i don't have time for that. I use to Game all the time.
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SSG P, B Reminds me of an old saying..."I don't drink anymore.....or any less".
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My Dad always said "It is better to be an hour early than a minute late". I think the military re-emphasized this for me.
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