2-14 Cavalry, FOB Cobra Iraq

[jjmitchem]

Thanks everyone for all the support

Hugh - thanks for the Cigar Magazine - really loved the article called "Cigars: The Divine Right"

Jim

[jjmitchem]

Cigar Night Iraq

Sorry for the lighting, we were under a mortar attack warning so no outside lights and had quite a few guys out on security, so we have a good bit more that turn out for this each week









Thanks everyone!!!

[massphatness]

Thanks for the pics, and God bless you for your service.

Herfing while under mortar attack warning? I'll never feel bad about Moe forgetting the chocolate dipped cannoli again ... damn.

[bobarian]

Originally Posted by massphatness

Thanks for the pics, and God bless you for your service.

Herfing while under mortar attack warning? I'll never feel bad about Moe forgetting the chocolate dipped cannoli again ... damn.

Kinda puts things in perspective. Thanks for taking the time to send us pics. Looks like things are picking up over there, hope you and all your buddies stay safe.

[Ranger_B]

Cigar 6 keep up the great work out there. Looks like your keeping your Troopers well relaxed when you can. Thank you and the troops for all you guys are doing.

[smelvis]

Chaplin Jim
Smelvis here how are you?

[jjmitchem]

Dave!

Glad to see you made your way over to the Asylum!!

I think you will like it here

Jim

[jjmitchem]

Just got another shipment from the Asylum through Hugh



Thanks!!!


Chappy
Cigar 6

[nick2021]

You all take it easy at Cobra, I'm at Balad (A1)....I know that's a tough place to be and hopefully the time will go by quickly!

[Swany]

Originally Posted by nick2021

You all take it easy at Cobra, I'm at Balad (A1)....I know that's a tough place to be and hopefully the time will go by quickly!

Hey nick, I'm at Balad too. We should get together sometime and herf. Hooah!!

[jjmitchem]

Hey Nick

Its not so bad up here, in fact most of us would rather be here than near any flagpole!!

You take care too, and if you ever come up this way ask for "Cigar 6" so we can light one up and I can send a few back with you.

Chappy

[nick2021]

Originally Posted by jjmitchem

Hey Nick

Its not so bad up here, in fact most of us would rather be here than near any flagpole!!

You take care too, and if you ever come up this way ask for "Cigar 6" so we can light one up and I can send a few back with you.

Chappy

Thx man, will definitely do so!

[OLS]

The only cigar bar in the world where they let you put your gun on the floor.
The only cigar bar in the world where they suggest you BRING a gun, probably.

Rifle, I know.

[jjmitchem]

Got another great package from Hugh

Thanks

And thanks for the special cigars!!!

[SNKBYT]

keep up the good work Capt/Cigar6 & thanks for your service.........stay safe & thanks for your service

how often do you have your Cigar Nights? when in Bagram Afgh. we had a herf every Saturday Night no matter what the weather was

cigars over there help to put back what the deployment takes out of you

[jjmitchem]

Alex

We have our standard cigar night every Thursday night - also no matter the weather. But with the temps starting to cool we have found ourselves gathering a little more frequently to light one up.

Since my command never bothers the chaplain on Sundays, I have found myself enjoying an afternoon coffee and cigar now that it is cool enough to do so. A few others have begun to join me when they can.

Chappy

[SNKBYT]

Originally Posted by jjmitchem

Alex

We have our standard cigar night every Thursday night - also no matter the weather. But with the temps starting to cool we have found ourselves gathering a little more frequently to light one up.

Since my command never bothers the chaplain on Sundays, I have found myself enjoying an afternoon coffee and cigar now that it is cool enough to do so. A few others have begun to join me when they can.

Chappy

for the cold nights, we cheated and used a burn barrel.....I also enjoyed my Sunday afternoon cigars...alone & w/others..........stay safe & thanks again for your service

[jjmitchem]

I wanted to put something out here for everyone to see. It seems I got a PM from someone that is reading something different into this thread - like there is a concern that I am smoking up a majority of the cigars that are being sent here.

I have my own personal stash - My wife is sending me cigars and I have a few buddies back home that are sending me my own sticks. I currently have plenty for my own consumption since I am only smoking about 2 a week. I just received the Gurkha Spec Ops - 20 cigars from my wife, last month she sent me a mazo of Gurkhas, I have a fellow Chaplain that sends me a few RP's every month. I do find enjoyment is trading or giving away some of my sticks to other soldiers who are interested in what I have.

Now when I see an occasional interesting cigar in the bombs that I have never tried - I do partake, but for the most part I have my personal favorites.

I hope this answers any questions that are out there.

[smelvis]

Hey Chappy
I send to several Chaplins you being one, you are a deployed service member and any I send are for you as well as the rest of your men & Women. I think you or Gunny once said the cigars brings the people to you who would otherwise not come to see you. I think this is Great!!

Your integrity is above reproach as far as I am confirmed, Period!

You also have the means to organize cigar outings which is also great. On my end I would never even think such a thing. I am surprised a man of God would be accused of such a thing after all you do for your Men and Women I am more than a little offended at this.

You have my faith my friend and I trust you with my life!

Dave

[hotreds]

Brother: I am unaware of anyone impuning your integrity! Perhaps there was a misunderstanding somewhere along the line?

I have sent boxes to over 25 different people, 15 on a monthly basis. It is my hope that these people share what I send them. But, I expect them to partake in what I send THEM! They are a conduit, but they are part of the group that we at CA support! None of us have any problem with the receiver of the box to take some cigars and candy/coffee/nuts etc etc for their personal use. I imagine if the recipient kept all the goodies for himself, our contacts would be fat with hacking coughs!

So, hopefully all we have here is " a failure to cmmuncate."

Stay safe, God Bless You and all the troopers, enjoy your boxes from the asylum and happy smokes!