Deployment Fun

2014-09-07T22:21:50-04:00

While I understand that there is a lot of events downrange that, for lack of a better word, suck. However, during your tour(s), what did you do to keep your mind off of things? Learn an instrument? School work? Gym time?

What did you do to get you through the time in theatre?

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 7 at 2014 10:30 PM

2014-09-07T22:30:02-04:00

Lots of gym along with my buddies who were 'laxidaisical' for the lack of a better term while stateside. And I'll volunteer for more deployments in a heartbeat!

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Sep 7 at 2014 10:35 PM

2014-09-07T22:35:33-04:00

My wife got me into scrapbooking so I created a whole scrapbook of our tour.

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Sep 8 at 2014 7:18 AM

2014-09-08T07:18:42-04:00

We had a pretty serious spades tournament that kept going for nearly all of our deployment. Got pretty serious at times! (but not TOO serious! lol!). Of course SFC Mark Merino , would never understand that! lol!

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Sep 8 at 2014 10:02 AM

2014-09-08T10:02:54-04:00

Gym? Gym, hmm gym, what's a gym? :-)

Response by Cpl Matthew Wall made Sep 8 at 2014 12:45 PM

2014-09-08T12:45:14-04:00

We made a custom gym with sandbags until we finally got a bowflex machine at our FOB/House. Only got to go back to base maybe 2-5 days a month. Ah, memories.

Response by Cpl Peter Martuneac made Sep 9 at 2014 7:12 AM

2014-09-09T07:12:32-04:00

I would either write poetry or work on my novel.

Response by SPC Stephanie Oanes made Jan 3 at 2015 3:50 PM

2015-01-03T15:50:52-05:00

I spent a lot of time in the MWR, the gym, or hanging out BBQing at Class 1. Good times, I miss it :)

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Jan 14 at 2015 12:24 AM

2015-01-14T00:24:15-05:00

I worked with a CPT from a Hungarian Infantry Bn. One day he asked me if I'd ever driven a BTR-80? No I replied. So the next Sunday after a block of instruction from his driver, they put me in the driver's seat. Those things can really move!

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made May 25 at 2015 4:49 PM

2015-05-25T16:49:24-04:00

On my 2 Westpacs Videogames seemed to be the in thing. We played a lot of Mortal Combat.

Response by SGT Beau Thomas made May 25 at 2015 4:54 PM

2015-05-25T16:54:14-04:00

I agree with P01 Nagel, bring a Lap top with an amazing video card, and at least 4 terabyte hard drive for the music and movies, of course you should use that stuff after you are more than proficient on your job and get to the gym as much as possible.

Response by PFC Tuan Trang made May 25 at 2015 4:55 PM

2015-05-25T16:55:39-04:00

Never deploy, but most of time soldiers are writing they loves one, outdoor sport, some game time i guess.

Response by SSG Dwight Amey MSA, MSL, BS, AS made May 25 at 2015 4:57 PM

2015-05-25T16:57:55-04:00

PVT Hunter Hoffmann Hitt, I worked out as much as possible. Played Madden as much as possible. I got as much laughing and joking that I could jam in one day even on the job. I ate too much candy and cookies but it got me through. I read my bible and prayed when I felt the need. Called my wife and parents as much as possible during my four years of combat tours.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2015 5:42 PM

2015-05-25T17:42:25-04:00

This was my favorite time of day - near beer and cigars.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 29 at 2015 5:42 AM

2015-12-29T05:42:41-05:00

Watched a lot of movies, worked out, and a lot of internet surfing.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 21 at 2016 11:21 AM

2016-07-21T11:21:22-04:00

gym, halo on xbox, playing cards, went to class, and most importantly slept