Leadership at the 'Deid

[capt4fans]

I can only guess that the water shortage is due to the Qataris having to refill the river that runs through the mall down in Doha, after it was drained to repaint/reseal.

Any sense of "combat zone" I might have had was completely shattered late last week when I discovered that we are, literally, a 20 minute drive from a totally modern city of 1M+ people who couldn't give two shits that we are here (and likely don't know that we are, either).

The only reason no one knows we're here is because the trees that are put up to block the site of those aircraft and the base that can be seen from the major highway. I’m sure that no one who works here (TCN) ever talks about the “Huge American Flying Base” that is located here.

[FlyinGrunt]

Dudes at the Deid - while I'm sure no one would admit to having a copy, if you could post the latest AUAB 36-2903 supp I'd appreciate it. Some of us are passing back through, and we've been having a talk about fighting fire with fire (i.e. being able to cite their shoe clerk BS to refute some extra shoe-ness.)

We want to see if some stuff is actually in there - like not having a headlamp around your neck in the dark.

We're betting it's not. Yet.

[capt4fans]

Dudes at the Deid - while I'm sure no one would admit to having a copy, if you could post the latest AUAB 36-2903 supp I'd appreciate it. Some of us are passing back through, and we've been having a talk about fighting fire with fire (i.e. being able to cite their shoe clerk BS to refute some extra shoe-ness.)

We want to see if some stuff is actually in there - like not having a headlamp around your neck in the dark.

We're betting it's not. Yet.

I'll have to work tonight to get it. If you need any hints on how to really screw with their heads, PM me and I'll check my account in about 10 hours.

[Napoleon_Tanerite]

Believe it or not, I'd rate the overall shoecon as low right now. Nothing like the heady days of the october revolution last year. i've yet to have anyone say something about my black batman belt, and at this point I don't expect them to. Shoe policies aren't going away, but it seems that they are not being as stringently enforced with the new leadership out here.

[FlyinGrunt]

Yeah,I thought so on my way over - but some of our folks still got hassled. I figure the best defense is a good offense, and there's nothing to relieve deployment frustrations like frustrating a shoe!

[Vetter]

I was there for 2 weeks recently and made every effort to walk around with my shirt untucked and no reflective belt. I even walked to the pool in my swim trunks and flip flops then stopped at the BRA afterward to have some beers and no one ever said anything to me. It may have been my "talk to me and I will fucking rip your head off" look I usually sport, or maybe the place is getting better.

[BQZip01]

I was there for 2 weeks recently and made every effort to walk around with my shirt untucked and no reflective belt. I even walked to the pool in my swim trunks and flip flops then stopped at the BRA afterward to have some beers and no one ever said anything to me. It may have been my "talk to me and I will fucking rip your head off" look I usually sport, or maybe the place is getting better.

I'm BQZip01 and I support this message

[capt4fans]

As requested. I post this fully knowing that I don't care who downloads it or who sees that i put it up here. Download away.IC-2 AUABI 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance for Air Force Personnel.pdf

Just to ask this question for those of you out here. Do we really need a "Hail and Fairwell" in the desert? Only been here for 4 months, and you need a parrty to tell you that you did a good job? Really? How about a pat on the back, 6 beers your last night here, and maybe a medal if you deserve it, not just because you were out here.

Hail and Fairwell in the desert.....I hate to ask this question, but what's next?

Edited August 25, 2010 by capt4fans

[Guest Hueypilot812]

I find it funny that the AEW/CC is the approval authority for any aircrew to have their name in Arabic on their name tag. Really? Guess we might offend the locals by having our names in their native language...I know that would piss me off...

I guess I broke that rule when we flew into the Deid about 18 months ago in the IqAF C-130, and I was wearing my IqAF name tag (ie, IqAF wings and my name in Arabic) that they gave me as a gift.

Edited August 25, 2010 by Hueypilot812

[FlyinGrunt]

Thanks. Should any showdowns result, I'll be sure and post the stories . . .

[capt4fans]

Thanks. Should any showdowns result, I'll be sure and post the stories . . .

Feel free to stop by and get me when you're in the mood to crush some Shoes.

[FlyinGrunt]

Well guys, you can blame the next revision to 36-chowmyhog on me. I went to war yesterday on the headlamp issue in the chow hall, and won. At least, as we all know, until the shoes regroup and specifically ban them around your neck. I have to give credit to the shirt in question, though: he was very respectful, and therefore so was I.

But yeah, crew dogs +1, until the next revision . . .

[capt4fans]

Well guys, you can blame the next revision to 36-chowmyhog on me. I went to war yesterday on the headlamp issue in the chow hall, and won. At least, as we all know, until the shoes regroup and specifically ban them around your neck. I have to give credit to the shirt in question, though: he was very respectful, and therefore so was I.

But yeah, crew dogs +1, until the next revision . . .

Headlamps? Huh?

[Right Seat Driver]

Headlamps? Huh?

I would not be surprised if headlamps became mandatory for further enhanced visibility because 360 degrees is not enough!

[Napoleon_Tanerite]

So I just saw the Ginger crusing the CC BX. After throwing up in my mouth a bit (standard) I noticed she's wearing a pair of crocs. I was VERY tempted to REMF her on it on the grounds that turnabout is fair play, but I refused to become what I hate.

ETA: Also, there is a definite reduction in shoeness around here. I walked all the way from the FAR trailer by the cops all the way to Fox Sports with my University of Miami hat on last night, and not one shoe said anything to me. This time last year it would have been like storming the beaches of normandy to pull something like that off.

Edited September 3, 2010 by Napoleon_Tanerite

[Guest]

This time last year it would have been like storming the beaches of normandy to pull something like that off.

LOL

[capt4fans]

ETA: Also, there is a definite reduction in shoeness around here. I walked all the way from the FAR trailer by the cops all the way to Fox Sports with my University of Miami hat on last night, and not one shoe said anything to me. This time last year it would have been like storming the beaches of normandy to pull something like that off.

I pulled off a similar effort the other night. I made it from the other side of the CC all the way to Fox Sports with no reflective belt. Hung out for an hour or two, and even sat outside and enjoyed a cigar, then walked back to my trailer and got ready for work. Never even got a look as far as I could tell.

[HerkFE]

I pulled off a similar effort the other night. I made it from the other side of the CC all the way to Fox Sports with no reflective belt. Hung out for an hour or two, and even sat outside and enjoyed a cigar, then walked back to my trailer and got ready for work. Never even got a look as far as I could tell.

I was sitting in the Haji coffee shop a few nights ago and saw a Capt in a bag walk by with no reflective belt on. I wonder if that was you? Either way

As a side note, I am now sporting my new black reflective belt. Getting lots of compliments by my fella Herk brothers but have been unable to hook a shoe yet.

Edited September 4, 2010 by HerkFE

[capt4fans]

I was sitting in the Haji coffee shop a few nights ago and saw a Capt in a bag walk by with no reflective belt on. I wonder if that was you? Either way

As a side note, I am now sporting my new black reflective belt. Getting lots of compliments by my fella Herk brothers but have been unable to hook a shoe yet.

HerkFE....glad you made it back. I wish it was me, but I'm sporting the new Oak leafs on my shoulders. Geuss that means I should start setting the example and wearing a disco belt..........Yeah, that's not going to happen.

Enjoy the flight back home. I know you're leaving sooon.

[HerkFE]

HerkFE....glad you made it back. I wish it was me, but I'm sporting the new Oak leafs on my shoulders. Geuss that means I should start setting the example and wearing a disco belt..........Yeah, that's not going to happen.

Enjoy the flight back home. I know you're leaving sooon.

Congrats, and screw being an example. Tell 'em to look elsewhere if they need an example.

Yep, one more week until the tents then three days after that....

And to the brave Captain out there with no belt who we will never know....

[zrooster99]

Geuss that means I should start setting the example and wearing a disco belt

I say set the example by NOT wearing it...

[BQZip01]

I say set the example by NOT wearing it...

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[Napoleon_Tanerite]

As a side note, I am now sporting my new black reflective belt. Getting lots of compliments by my fella Herk brothers but have been unable to hook a shoe yet.

I rocked the black batman belt for a month and never so much as a nibble from the shoes. I think next time I'll get pouches and make a reflective utility belt out of it or something... I've gotta figure out some new way to troll them.

[Day Man]

And to the brave Captain out there with no belt who we will never know....

back at ya

[capt4fans]

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You have to read everything I said. I said that would never happen. I've actually have other people in my shop that I go to dinner with who have chosen not wear theirs while we're out at night. I think it's great.

Edited September 6, 2010 by capt4fans