Packing for deployment is a weird thing. Now I was in the Air Force in the early mid-80's so I didn't pack for a combat zone, but I've known many who have and have been told it's pretty much the same. You usually don't know how long you'll be gone (extensions are common, even peace time), but you have limited space and /or weight. These choices say a lot about these guys.
Packing for deployment is a weird thing. Now I was in the Air Force in the early mid-80's so I didn't pack for a combat zone, but I've known many who have and have been told it's pretty much the same. You usually don't know how long you'll be gone (extensions are common, even peace time), but you have limited space and /or weight. These choices say a lot about these guys.
Packing for deployment is a weird thing. Now I was in the Air Force in the early mid-80's so I didn't pack for a combat zone, but I've known many who have and have been told it's pretty much the same. You usually don't know how long you'll be gone (extensions are common, even peace time), but you have limited space and /or weight. These choices say a lot about these guys.
Great story John....
Such a great point. Thank you Bob.
Iraq and Afghanistan had FOB that were quite permanent, but in the middle of the combat zone. So much easier to pack. Such is urban warfare.