Flash Mobs Down Range! Good or Bad for the Image of the Military?

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Sun, 14 Jun 2015 10:06:58 -0400

Here is some great energy being expended on this fine Sunday morning.

Good or bad for the overall image of the military?

I personally like these Flash Mobs that have been coming from Down Range. I think it is a great break for the troops and it shows a lot of teamwork and fun.

What's your opinion?

http://m.godvine.com/It-Looked-Like-A-Normal-Day-In-The-Mess-Hall-Until-One-Soldier-Stood-Up!-7431.html

Military Flash Mob In Afghanistan - GodVine

These soldiers were just sitting down to eat when one of them jumped up. And what happened next put the biggest smile on my face. Now THIS is a flash mob!

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Jun 14 at 2015 10:13 AM

SGM Steve Wettstein — Sun, 14 Jun 2015 10:13:21 -0400

This happened in 2012.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 14 at 2015 10:16 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 14 Jun 2015 10:16:12 -0400

It seems that there is a lot less to do than there was when I was in Afghanistan.
I'm glad they had fun

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 14 at 2015 12:10 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 14 Jun 2015 12:10:58 -0400

These kids are down range doing a job many (civilians) wish not to be part of. So if it keeps their moral up then so be it. IMHO they are not hurting anyone. And after watching the video it would have made me laugh and taken away the stress for the moment.

Response by SGT Racie Hutchens made Jun 14 at 2015 12:22 PM

SGT Racie Hutchens — Sun, 14 Jun 2015 12:22:13 -0400

Ok, just watched the entire video,.. Funniest thing I've ever watched. I wished we would have done something this fun, or had this kind of combradiery. It was a blast to watch and I'm sure more to participate. Two thumbs up!!!

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Feb 7 at 2016 4:52 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Sun, 07 Feb 2016 16:52:14 -0500

You better applaud. This flash mob is packing heat

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Feb 8 at 2016 10:44 AM

Capt Seid Waddell — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 10:44:10 -0500

Quite a culture clash for old-timers like me, but the G.I. spirit is good.

Response by SGT John " Mac " McConnell made Feb 8 at 2016 10:52 AM

SGT John " Mac " McConnell — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 10:52:37 -0500

Any thing that can break up the shear boredom and a morale booster just for a few minutes.... Go for it.....

Response by SGT Bryon Sergent made Feb 8 at 2016 5:41 PM

SGT Bryon Sergent — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 17:41:25 -0500

That was freaking AWESOME! I would have done that!

Response by SPC Andrew Griffin made Feb 9 at 2016 12:21 PM

SPC Andrew Griffin — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 12:21:29 -0500

As long it enhances the quality of training and doesn't pose any safety issues I believe its ok!

Response by SGT Stephen Smith made Mar 3 at 2016 9:41 PM

SGT Stephen Smith — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 21:41:29 -0500

I believe that it gives our military a chance to relax if only for a few Minutes,THey Deserve it, GOD BLESS YOU ALL from another US Veteran