| Tuesday, August 31, 2004 |
| Camaraderie |
So I'm now in the States! What a culture shock! I now have to pay for stuff. What gives...?
The last night in Kosovo, four of us decided to take a shower before our flight. The problem was that our baggage was loaded on the truck and we weren't allowed to remove the bags because the Customs MPs had already checked them for contraband. So Cole and Andy made a run to the PX for items including soap, underwear, socks, towels and shower shoes. I was the only one with my shower bag out of the group. So I ran to the gym to "borrow" towels.
We showered at the old barracks. Cole gave a pair of socks to Van. Andy gave me the second pair of underwear from his shopping trip (I think Cole and Van went "commando"). We all used my spray deodorant and shampoo.
Anyway, that's why I do this: Because of the camaraderie. I'd like to say I do this Army thing for honor or service to country. But the truth is I do this because of the close friendships I've made.
"...They will never understand. It's about the man beside you." -- from the movie Blackhawk Down
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