Posted on Nov 26, 2023
23 things veterans carry with them for life
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23 things veterans carry with them for life
By Sarah Sicard
Nov 25, 02:00 PM
Belton, Texas native, Maj. Christopher Allen, carries a weighted duffel bag during an alternative physical training session. (Army)
In the back of every veteran’s closet, you’re likely to find some old uniforms, dusty caps, a stack of medical, training, and discharge records... maybe a few ribbons or medals. But these are just a few of the typical things that separated or retired service members keep with them. Other things, they’re stuck with forever.
So we compiled a list of the more non-traditional things that veterans carry for life.
1. An incessant need to roll socks
2. Bad knees
3. The misguided idea that ibuprofen and fresh socks will cure any ailment
4. Tinnitis. ZNNNNNNNNNG.
5. The ability to sleep anywhere
6. The plight of not being able to sleep at all
7. Old combat boots. They’re great for mowing the lawn or a trip to Home Depot.
8. Fear of tape tests
9. Issues with authority figures
10. Back pain
11. T-shirts from strange events and places they don’t remember going
12. A woobie that has seen better days.
13. A swearing problem that is FUBAR
14. A love/hate relationship with acronyms
15. Total disdain for PowerPoint
16. Scars from barracks shenanigans gone awry
17, A few ugly divorces
18. A truck they bought after gaining some sense and selling that Camaro they financed at 27% APR
19. Some weird strip club stories
20. Sleep apnea
21. Bad tattoos that seemed like a really good idea at the time
22. Boxy brown t-shirts that somehow have sweat stains in a different, more gross shade of brown
23. A deeply stained, never-before-washed coffee mug that they tell everyone is “seasoned”
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel SSG Michael Noll Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Cpl Vic Burk SGT (Join to see)] Sgt (Join to see) PV2 Larry Sellnow Maj Kim Patterson] SFC Ralph E Kelley SPC (Join to see) SSG William Jones Maj Ronald Scarpa SSG Paul Endes PO1 Lyndon Thomas CPL Douglas Chrysler SPC (Join to see) PO1 H Gene Lawrence CAPT Kevin M. McGuinness Lt Col Charlie Brown PO2 Marco Monsalve SGT Ruben Lozada
23 things veterans carry with them for life
By Sarah Sicard
Nov 25, 02:00 PM
Belton, Texas native, Maj. Christopher Allen, carries a weighted duffel bag during an alternative physical training session. (Army)
In the back of every veteran’s closet, you’re likely to find some old uniforms, dusty caps, a stack of medical, training, and discharge records... maybe a few ribbons or medals. But these are just a few of the typical things that separated or retired service members keep with them. Other things, they’re stuck with forever.
So we compiled a list of the more non-traditional things that veterans carry for life.
1. An incessant need to roll socks
2. Bad knees
3. The misguided idea that ibuprofen and fresh socks will cure any ailment
4. Tinnitis. ZNNNNNNNNNG.
5. The ability to sleep anywhere
6. The plight of not being able to sleep at all
7. Old combat boots. They’re great for mowing the lawn or a trip to Home Depot.
8. Fear of tape tests
9. Issues with authority figures
10. Back pain
11. T-shirts from strange events and places they don’t remember going
12. A woobie that has seen better days.
13. A swearing problem that is FUBAR
14. A love/hate relationship with acronyms
15. Total disdain for PowerPoint
16. Scars from barracks shenanigans gone awry
17, A few ugly divorces
18. A truck they bought after gaining some sense and selling that Camaro they financed at 27% APR
19. Some weird strip club stories
20. Sleep apnea
21. Bad tattoos that seemed like a really good idea at the time
22. Boxy brown t-shirts that somehow have sweat stains in a different, more gross shade of brown
23. A deeply stained, never-before-washed coffee mug that they tell everyone is “seasoned”
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel SSG Michael Noll Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Cpl Vic Burk SGT (Join to see)] Sgt (Join to see) PV2 Larry Sellnow Maj Kim Patterson] SFC Ralph E Kelley SPC (Join to see) SSG William Jones Maj Ronald Scarpa SSG Paul Endes PO1 Lyndon Thomas CPL Douglas Chrysler SPC (Join to see) PO1 H Gene Lawrence CAPT Kevin M. McGuinness Lt Col Charlie Brown PO2 Marco Monsalve SGT Ruben Lozada
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
24. Going from point A to point B as quickly as possible.
25. Only carrying things in the left hand ready for a salute when required.
24. Going from point A to point B as quickly as possible.
25. Only carrying things in the left hand ready for a salute when required.
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Funny, we were getting ready for some work in our closet this week and yup, there in the back was my Class A and Mess Dress. The rest of the list is spot on!
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