Though I am not a "Ground Pounder," I can certainly understand what the troops are going through on the ground. It is a little different sitting in a gas mask on a ship for hours at a time.

I have been through the Iran/Iraq War escorting reflagged tankers, Desert Shield/Storm and Desert Fox. Each has had it's moments... Unfortunately,
I am in a different area of tension instead of the .... I feel guilty not being there!

As far as waching CNN, the younger sailors are watching movies or different programming.
Us old farts? It is amazing any work is getting done.

Go Navy!
Downriggin'
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