Deployment Fun

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 07 Sep 2014 22:21:50 -0400

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

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 07 Sep 2014 22:30:02 -0400

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

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Sun, 07 Sep 2014 22:35:33 -0400

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

MSG Wade Huffman — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 07:18:42 -0400

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

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 10:02:54 -0400

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

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

Cpl Matthew Wall — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 12:45:14 -0400

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

Cpl Peter Martuneac — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 07:12:32 -0400

I would either write poetry or work on my novel.

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

SPC Stephanie Oanes — Sat, 03 Jan 2015 15:50:52 -0500

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

SGM Mikel Dawson — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 00:24:15 -0500

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

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Mon, 25 May 2015 16:49:24 -0400

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

SGT Beau Thomas — Mon, 25 May 2015 16:54:14 -0400

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

PFC Tuan Trang — Mon, 25 May 2015 16:55:39 -0400

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

SSG Dwight Amey MSA, MSL, BS, AS — Mon, 25 May 2015 16:57:55 -0400

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

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 25 May 2015 17:42:25 -0400

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

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 05:42:41 -0500

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

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 11:21:22 -0400

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