Veteran of four wars, four enlistments, four branches: Air Force, Army, Army Reserve, Army National Guard. I am both an AF (Air Force) veteran and as Veteran AF (As Fuck)
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
So What Happened with General Petraeus. . .
Last week the election meant I stopped getting questions about Lance Armstrong's drug use. For many people in my life, I am the only bicycle racer they know. So they ask what I knew about Lance's drug use.
Not much.
And if they asked about my race results, they would be SURE I was not on drugs, or that I should switch to better drugs.
And now I am fielding questions on General David Petraeus. "What is going on with Petraeus?" I heard from several people.
I answer by checking my iPhone to see if BFF Gen. P. has txted me abt wazzup!!!
No text.
Really, Gen. Petraeus does not regularly check in with Army National Guard sergeants. Or colonels for that matter. If the Army was the Empire State Building, the top generals are right up where King Kong was hanging on and I am on the second floor without a window.
But if David or Lance hits me up on the down low, fshizzle I will update my status.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Enjoying Veterans Day
My wife Annalisa and I both dressed up for Church on Sunday. I dressed so my sons could say their Dad is in the Army. My wife put on Peace signs.
Many people said "Thanks for your service" to me. I got a free latte at my local Starbucks on Columbia Ave. I wore the uniform to work today and two of my colleagues took me out for lunch.
So much better to be a soldier now than during Viet Nam.
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