Last week I was asked to represent our unit at the Viper Olympics in Balad, just south of Tikrit. The Battalion that I am assigned to goes by the name "Viper Medics". It was a great week, and a crazy one with barely any sleep. Myself and 4 other people from my unit here flew to Balad on a Chinook. Terrible ride....but can't blame the Army. It was cool (as in fun) for about 10 minutes....thank God I took Dramamine. Terrible weather, dusty and hot. Anyway, we made the trip to Balad and competed against 6 other units from within our Battalion. We smoked em all. Actually we should have, but we didn't. We actually won due to some wonderful tactics, which I can't take credit for. I wish I could. But we walked away after 4 days and a handful of events which included a 4x400 relay, tug of war, 3 on 3 basketball, volleyball and some others. We had a great time and traveled to a from without any real hitches. We didn't get gold medals.....so don't wonder where your tax paying money is going. But we did get a painted wooden plaque. Its real nice.... Anyway, hopefully I have just 2.5 months left!
Be glad when you are home safe.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know you played basketball Andy. We should play sometime.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the win!
I guess all those swim meets finally paid off. Heard the pool was nice but the pool deck was a little warm. They would have had the best fried egg on a pool deck competition. Glad you had a good time.
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I am not surprised. You have always been a great athlete. Remember when you took like six months off swimming and came back as good as ever? Congratulations on the win though. Still waiting to hear when you and MP are going to visit :). Its cute hearing AE pray for Uncle Andy at night.
ReplyDeleteLove you bro
wow. i just love these daily posts....
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