BAF Cigar Club Banter

Genetic Defect · 01-09-2009, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by snkbyt

will send a PM

never mind Perry

Bah

icehog3 · 01-09-2009, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Ubergopher

Here is a picture from the meet up at Bagram when I was passing though. Oh, and I'm back home.

Glad you made it home!

newcigarz · 01-09-2009, 01:12 PM

Hey Alex is this just for Iraq?

AFP

BAGHDAD – American troops in Iraq will be allowed to drink beer without fear of court-martial for this year's Super Bowl — an exception to a strict military ban on drinking alcohol in combat zones.

In what is sure to be a major morale boost, the top U.S. commander in Iraq Gen. Raymond Odierno issued a waiver Wednesday paving the way for troops to participate in the popular American football tradition.

Super Bowl XLIII will kick off on Feb. 1 in Tampa, Florida, but it will be 2 a.m. in Baghdad when the live broadcast starts in Iraq. Troops will gather in dining halls on military bases nationwide to watch the game.

A copy of the waiver said the consumption of alcoholic beverages will be limited to Feb. 1-2 and service members can only have two, 12-ounce beers each.

Odierno also appeared to acknowledge the sensitivity of drinking alcohol in an Islamic country, particularly considering the game falls during a holy period for Iraq's majority Shiite Muslims.

The waiver orders commanders to "keep in mind all host nation laws and customs regarding alcohol consumption" and "to exercise discretion and good judgment in enforcing these guidelines and restrictions."

U.S. troops have been banned from drinking, possessing or selling alcoholic beverages under a general order that also bans them from possessing ****ography and other activities. They can face a reduction in pay or rank or even a court-martial if they violate the rule.

The Washington Post reported that several service members said the only other time the ban was lifted was in 2005, for troops operating under the Baghdad command.

Drinking alcohol isn't illegal in Iraq but is banned under Islam, and extremists have frequently targeted liquor stores.

The exemption comes as the U.S. military faces stricter Iraqi oversight under a new security agreement that took effect on Jan. 1.

Violence has declined dramatically over the past year, and the Americans are involved in less combat, focusing more on their training and advisory roles.

icehog3 · 01-09-2009, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by newcigarz

Hey Alex is this just for Iraq?

Wow....hope you get included in the beer bash, Alex!

SNKBYT · 01-10-2009, 05:08 AM

to all................as for the beer issue it doesn't apply here

tonight is the big herf w/the KIWIs and no mail to report, looks like the Cigar Caddy's will have to wait till the next herf...as a matter of fact there has been little to no mail since the holidays

maybe someone hijacked the mail trucks
y'all have a good weekend and stay warm and dry

newcigarz · 01-10-2009, 05:11 AM

Alex.

Did you get to see "W" the other day?

SNKBYT · 01-10-2009, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by newcigarz

Alex.

Did you get to see "W" the other day?

nope not this time either

Genetic Defect · 01-10-2009, 05:11 AM

Salutes joe

01-09-2009, 01:12 PM	#3
newcigarz Smoke and Mirrors Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the bottom shelf Posts: 3,139 Trading: (15)	Re: BAGRAM Chat w/snkbyt & friends Hey Alex is this just for Iraq? AFP BAGHDAD – American troops in Iraq will be allowed to drink beer without fear of court-martial for this year's Super Bowl — an exception to a strict military ban on drinking alcohol in combat zones. In what is sure to be a major morale boost, the top U.S. commander in Iraq Gen. Raymond Odierno issued a waiver Wednesday paving the way for troops to participate in the popular American football tradition. Super Bowl XLIII will kick off on Feb. 1 in Tampa, Florida, but it will be 2 a.m. in Baghdad when the live broadcast starts in Iraq. Troops will gather in dining halls on military bases nationwide to watch the game. A copy of the waiver said the consumption of alcoholic beverages will be limited to Feb. 1-2 and service members can only have two, 12-ounce beers each. Odierno also appeared to acknowledge the sensitivity of drinking alcohol in an Islamic country, particularly considering the game falls during a holy period for Iraq's majority Shiite Muslims. The waiver orders commanders to "keep in mind all host nation laws and customs regarding alcohol consumption" and "to exercise discretion and good judgment in enforcing these guidelines and restrictions." U.S. troops have been banned from drinking, possessing or selling alcoholic beverages under a general order that also bans them from possessing ****ography and other activities. They can face a reduction in pay or rank or even a court-martial if they violate the rule. The Washington Post reported that several service members said the only other time the ban was lifted was in 2005, for troops operating under the Baghdad command. Drinking alcohol isn't illegal in Iraq but is banned under Islam, and extremists have frequently targeted liquor stores. The exemption comes as the U.S. military faces stricter Iraqi oversight under a new security agreement that took effect on Jan. 1. Violence has declined dramatically over the past year, and the Americans are involved in less combat, focusing more on their training and advisory roles.

01-10-2009, 05:08 AM	#5
SNKBYT PATRIOT and VETERAN Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Alex Location: SWEET HOME ALABAMA Posts: 3,289 Trading: (30)	Re: BAGRAM Chat w/snkbyt & friends to all................as for the beer issue it doesn't apply here tonight is the big herf w/the KIWIs and no mail to report, looks like the Cigar Caddy's will have to wait till the next herf...as a matter of fact there has been little to no mail since the holidays maybe someone hijacked the mail trucks y'all have a good weekend and stay warm and dry __________________ "IF YOU WANT TO TAKE MY FREEDOM, MAKE DAMN SURE THAT YOU'RE AS PASSSIONATE ABOUT TAKING IT AS I AM ABOUT KEEPING IT"

01-10-2009, 05:11 AM	#6
newcigarz Smoke and Mirrors Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the bottom shelf Posts: 3,139 Trading: (15)	Re: BAGRAM Chat w/snkbyt & friends Alex. Did you get to see "W" the other day?

01-10-2009, 05:11 AM	#8
Genetic Defect difetosso Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Perry Location: An elevator Posts: 5,202 Trading: (5)	Re: BAGRAM Chat w/snkbyt & friends Salutes joe __________________ I'm an outcast riding into town alone I got wanderlust branded deeper than the bone