What was the first thing you heard this morning?

SPC Charles Brown — Sun, 03 May 2015 12:33:12 -0400

This morning I got to sleep in until 0830 and when I went outside for my morning breath of fresh air I head something different than I had heard any other day. While I am used to hearing the rifle fire from the range I live close to they added something new to me this morning, I got to hear the National Anthem. Automatic reaction was to stand an salute drawing strange looks from the only other individual outside at that time, he is not a veteran and asked me what I was doing.

Understanding his confusion I offered this explanation; "Rendering honors to those who founded this country, those who have and are serving this country, and remembering those who have died protecting this country.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 3 at 2015 12:50 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 May 2015 12:50:01 -0400

LIVE in the country! lol

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 3 at 2015 12:50 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 May 2015 12:50:24 -0400

Heard birds when I awoke this morning. And a very good explanation.

Response by SPC Mark Beard made May 3 at 2015 1:03 PM

SPC Mark Beard — Sun, 03 May 2015 13:03:47 -0400

my wife snoring lol

Response by PO1 John Meyer, CPC made May 3 at 2015 1:27 PM

PO1 John Meyer, CPC — Sun, 03 May 2015 13:27:31 -0400

C3PO saying, "Wake up... WAKE UP!" (aka my stupid alarm clock) at 0300... But the next sound was beautiful as my Keurig came to life to bring me life this morning prior to going to work.

And what does the "O" stand for???? OH MY GOD IT'S EARLY!!!!!

Response by SSG Kenneth Lanning made May 3 at 2015 2:02 PM

SSG Kenneth Lanning — Sun, 03 May 2015 14:02:40 -0400

Good on you man; always good to spread what we fight for to others who don't understand.

I do have to say though-whoever folded the flag in that photo needs to be retrained; is loose as hell lol

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 3 at 2015 2:04 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 May 2015 14:04:48 -0400

I don't really recall. My mornings are a blur. Most of the time it is either a call for prayer or soldiers getting ready to go out to do Army stuff.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made May 3 at 2015 2:14 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Sun, 03 May 2015 14:14:41 -0400

Markiplier on You Tube.

Response by CPT Jack Durish made May 3 at 2015 2:15 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Sun, 03 May 2015 14:15:43 -0400

The call of the bladder. Yes, I've reached the age of understanding and I now understand what is meant by "the wee hours of the morning..."

Response by SSG John Bacon made May 3 at 2015 2:16 PM

SSG John Bacon — Sun, 03 May 2015 14:16:04 -0400

Dogs Barking

Response by SrA Donna Patrick made May 3 at 2015 2:41 PM

SrA Donna Patrick — Sun, 03 May 2015 14:41:18 -0400

my ringtone, music wakes me up at 0520 every morning

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made May 3 at 2015 3:33 PM

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad — Sun, 03 May 2015 15:33:02 -0400

Silence. It was a good morning. I actually get up a little earlier than necessary every day so that I can enjoy that sound. Silence. My quiet time ...

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made May 3 at 2015 4:02 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Sun, 03 May 2015 16:02:01 -0400

The pooch needing to go do her thing outside. I love my dog!!

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 3 at 2015 4:16 PM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 May 2015 16:16:57 -0400

First thing I heard this morning was birds chirping outside. It was a peaceful sound in my urban oasis lol

Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made May 3 at 2015 5:22 PM

Col Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 May 2015 17:22:31 -0400

First of all KUDOS to your response and for educating the individual in a professional manner. You set the example everyone should follow! As for what I heard this morning....well I never went to bed as I was up all night typing a grad school paper. UGH!!!

Response by SPC Christian Ziegler made May 3 at 2015 5:32 PM

SPC Christian Ziegler — Sun, 03 May 2015 17:32:07 -0400

Dad im ready to go to work, get up please.

Response by SPC David S. made May 3 at 2015 5:36 PM

SPC David S. — Sun, 03 May 2015 17:36:55 -0400

Daughter wanting pancakes.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 3 at 2015 5:38 PM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 May 2015 17:38:10 -0400

Every morning at 0600, I have the pleasure of hearing reveille, at 1745, retreat and at 2200, I end the day with taps. I live close enough to the installation I can hear each of these, even with the windows closed. A reminder each day as to why I wore the uniform for 20+ years.

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made May 3 at 2015 5:47 PM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Sun, 03 May 2015 17:47:25 -0400

I voted birds. Because my phone is set to "Ducks Quacking" Alarm at 4:40. I ran the Frederick Marathon with my wife this morning.

You'd be surprised how hard it is to sleep through quacking, as compared to all the other alarm settings.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made May 3 at 2015 5:54 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 May 2015 17:54:22 -0400

SPC Charles Brown. My favorite Gunny gently reminding me to rise and shine @ 0600. Warmest Regards, Sandy

Response by LCpl Mark Lefler made May 3 at 2015 6:00 PM

LCpl Mark Lefler — Sun, 03 May 2015 18:00:29 -0400

Well he wasn't scream, he walked over to me, poked me gently in the chest and asked if I could get him a juice box.

Response by SGT Rick Ash made May 3 at 2015 6:39 PM

SGT Rick Ash — Sun, 03 May 2015 18:39:20 -0400

Our big gas grill sits right outside the door to the deck and we leave the steel door open but lock the storm door. A pair of Robins beat us to the grill this year by building a nest and laying eggs. There are now baby birds and when we know both Mom & Dad Robin are out gathering worms we'll sneak a look but never touch anything inside.

Yeah, I could have prevented this but didn't have the heart to tear out the nest while it was under construction. The few times we have raised the lid a little we see 5 or 6 wide open mouths, waiting on a fresh worm.

It was a noisy breakfast this morning. Mom and Dad were both in there so the last worm must have been given out. The whole family was practicing singing lessons (apparently). Not a bad sound to hear at 7 AM.
They quieted down when they heard me in the kitchen fixing sausage and biscuits ( and gravy) for OUR breakfast before leaving for church. I should get the use of my grill back soon, flying lessons can't be far away!

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made May 3 at 2015 6:58 PM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 May 2015 18:58:34 -0400

I am normally having my first cup of coffee when the sound of reveille goes off. Not sure about others, but I love hearing reveille and taps everyday. Had a friend visit and ask what was the music (taps was going off) and I said something along the same lines. At first I responded with the automatic response that is drilled into us but then I realized that it means something different to a civilian than it means to us. I think my frank candor kind of threw her off but it is always nice to be reminded of the things we have and those that don't.

Response by MSgt Jamie Lyons made May 3 at 2015 7:07 PM

MSgt Jamie Lyons — Sun, 03 May 2015 19:07:12 -0400

My daughter asking if she can go play outside.....it was 02:37....she is a 5 yr old.

Response by TSgt Christopher D. made May 3 at 2015 7:18 PM

TSgt Christopher D. — Sun, 03 May 2015 19:18:48 -0400

My daughters were watching cartoons with the volume up just a few notches too high. I went in to the living room intending to ask them to turn it down and then go back to sleep, but... I just piled on the floor with them and watched their silly cartoon with them. Seemed to work out a bit better that way.

Response by SrA Daniel Hunter made May 3 at 2015 7:35 PM

SrA Daniel Hunter — Sun, 03 May 2015 19:35:47 -0400

Mourning doves.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made May 3 at 2015 7:56 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Sun, 03 May 2015 19:56:43 -0400

This morning the first thing I heard was the ticking of my watch. I was exhausted yesterday and went to bed with back spasms. I was scheduled to serve as usher captain at my church [requirement every Sunday for 1st service] and had asked the Lord if I should go this morning or stay home and rest. I also wanted to wake up quietly and not disturb my wife. I woke up well before the alarm went off and lay in bed collecting my thoughts and praising God and got up quietly and took my morning medications, got dressed and generally prepared to get ready to go to church.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 3 at 2015 8:01 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 May 2015 20:01:58 -0400

At 430 my 4 year old woke me up my literally opening my eyelid. Said "mommy you're beautiful, will you feed me Sunday bacon now?" (Sunday breakfast)

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made May 3 at 2015 8:28 PM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 May 2015 20:28:46 -0400

Dogs barking. We have three cute little dogs living with us (our Chihuahua, and our daughter's Pomeranian and Cockapoo). All three are great dogs, but they do like to bark.

Response by PFC Zanie Young made May 3 at 2015 8:42 PM

PFC Zanie Young — Sun, 03 May 2015 20:42:25 -0400

Eight days a week, I wake up to my twins, running, screaming, and yelling. This is why I don't sleep much.

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made May 3 at 2015 9:16 PM

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 May 2015 21:16:31 -0400

The first thing I heard this morning was Silence, I know it sounds redundant but on the first day I've actually had to myself in 8 days, it was very well needed. But then my 2 cats decided to get in a fight... So that ended real quickly (:

Response by PO1 John Miller made May 4 at 2015 1:11 AM

PO1 John Miller — Mon, 04 May 2015 01:11:11 -0400

I work nights, so take your pick LOL. When I got home from work this morning the first thing I heard was the security alarm going off (before I disarmed it). Does that count?

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made May 4 at 2015 3:56 AM

CSM Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 04 May 2015 03:56:44 -0400

Incoming, incoming, seek shelter, don IBA if available.
Incoming, incoming, seek shelter, don IBA if available.
Incoming, incoming, seek shelter, don IBA if available.

Maybe I was dreaming, maybe not?

Response by PO2 Jon Van Dop made May 4 at 2015 9:22 AM

PO2 Jon Van Dop — Mon, 04 May 2015 09:22:42 -0400

Rain and thunder at about 0430. It was nice at the time, but it's going to make for a long day.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 4 at 2015 12:39 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 04 May 2015 12:39:28 -0400

My night shift NCO informing me that the KPs did not show up for duty.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 4 at 2015 2:25 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 04 May 2015 14:25:55 -0400

Cell phone ringing: Soldiers needing stuff entire to training

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 4 at 2015 3:39 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 04 May 2015 15:39:04 -0400

My Charcoal grill thats sitting on my back deck has been over taken by a nest of birds. My wife tells me I cannot cook on it till they are gone, so its the same sound every morning till they fly away. Then the sound of a 3 y/o getting sick.....

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made May 5 at 2015 10:41 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 05 May 2015 10:41:27 -0400

Alarm Clock