BAF Cigar Club Banter - Page 26

Genetic Defect · 01-09-2009, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by snkbyt

will send a PM

never mind Perry

Bah

icehog3 · 01-09-2009, 09:36 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, 02:12 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, 04:19 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, 06:08 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, 06:11 AM

Alex.

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

Genetic Defect · 01-10-2009, 06:11 AM

Salutes joe

SNKBYT · 01-10-2009, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by newcigarz

Alex.

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

nope not this time either

Sailchaser · 01-10-2009, 11:07 AM

Stay warm and safe

SNKBYT · 01-10-2009, 11:20 AM

just got back from the big herf @ the KIWIs compound, those boys know to throw on the feed bag...had sausage and burgers w/grilled onions & mushrooms

had plenty of smokes to go around.....at top head count had close to 40 people standing around smoking

to all.................hope the mailman shows up soon, stock good for 1 (maybe 2) herfs..........have a few inbound, just haven't arrived

longknocker · 01-10-2009, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by snkbyt

just got back from the big herf @ the KIWIs compound, those boys know to throw on the feed bag...had sausage and burgers w/grilled onions & mushrooms

had plenty of smokes to go around.....at top head count had close to 40 people standing around smoking

to all.................hope the mailman shows up soon, stock good for 1 (maybe 2) herfs..........have a few inbound, just haven't arrived

Salutes, Alex!

Hope you got to watch your "Gators" Kick A**! Have a good smoke, Bro!

icehog3 · 01-10-2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by snkbyt

just got back from the big herf @ the KIWIs compound, those boys know to throw on the feed bag...had sausage and burgers w/grilled onions & mushrooms

had plenty of smokes to go around.....at top head count had close to 40 people standing around smoking

to all.................hope the mailman shows up soon, stock good for 1 (maybe 2) herfs..........have a few inbound, just haven't arrived

Sounds like an awesome herf, Alex!

SNKBYT · 01-11-2009, 04:51 AM

another day w/o any mail call.................can't wait for Sat to herf again, this week is not going well and it just started

to all and have a good Sunday

newcigarz · 01-11-2009, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by snkbyt

another day w/o any mail call.................can't wait for Sat to herf again, this week is not going well and it just started

to all and have a good Sunday

Alex.

Sorry for the delay, but I should have a box out early next week. Just waiting for a couple of things to come in.

SNKBYT · 01-11-2009, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by newcigarz

Alex.

Sorry for the delay, but I should have a box out early next week. Just waiting for a couple of things to come in.

thanks Tony, and again thanks for the support

Old Sailor · 01-11-2009, 06:48 PM

Salutes Alex, my pkg better get there...damn slow mail, but I think it will be worth it!

SNKBYT · 01-12-2009, 06:27 AM

today we have mail call.......thanks to Dave (trishield) & his lovely wife Celeste.............lighters, cutters, mac nuts, every troops must have "wipes" & a warm blanket

to all

icehog3 · 01-12-2009, 11:34 AM

Very nice Dave and Celeste!

Salutes, Alex!

SNKBYT · 01-13-2009, 06:51 AM

todays mail courtesy of Jamie @ Cigar Caddy......30ea 5ers to pass out at next BAF herf w/some 50 RP Edge smokes................thanks Jamie

to all

68TriShield · 01-13-2009, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by snkbyt

today we have mail call.......thanks to Dave (trishield) & his lovely wife Celeste.............lighters, cutters, mac nuts, every troops must have "wipes" & a warm blanket

to all

We're happy to do it Bub.
The war gets real personal when a close friend gets shipped out

01-09-2009, 02:12 PM	#503
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, 06:08 AM	#505
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, 06:11 AM	#506
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, 06:11 AM	#507
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

01-10-2009, 11:07 AM	#509
Sailchaser Black Ops-SOB Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: SCS,MI(Somewere Cigar Smoking) Posts: 1,735 Trading: (7)	Re: BAGRAM Chat w/snkbyt & friends Stay warm and safe __________________ "Sail Fast, Shoot Straight, Fish Hard and Save Time For The Important Things In Life"

01-10-2009, 11:20 AM	#510
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 just got back from the big herf @ the KIWIs compound, those boys know to throw on the feed bag...had sausage and burgers w/grilled onions & mushrooms had plenty of smokes to go around.....at top head count had close to 40 people standing around smoking to all.................hope the mailman shows up soon, stock good for 1 (maybe 2) herfs..........have a few inbound, just haven't arrived __________________ "IF YOU WANT TO TAKE MY FREEDOM, MAKE DAMN SURE THAT YOU'RE AS PASSSIONATE ABOUT TAKING IT AS I AM ABOUT KEEPING IT"

01-11-2009, 04:51 AM	#513
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 another day w/o any mail call.................can't wait for Sat to herf again, this week is not going well and it just started to all and have a good Sunday __________________ "IF YOU WANT TO TAKE MY FREEDOM, MAKE DAMN SURE THAT YOU'RE AS PASSSIONATE ABOUT TAKING IT AS I AM ABOUT KEEPING IT"

01-11-2009, 06:48 PM	#516
Old Sailor Black Ops - S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Side Porta!! Kingsville, Ont., Canada Posts: 4,200 Trading: (22)	Re: BAGRAM Chat w/snkbyt & friends Salutes Alex, my pkg better get there...damn slow mail, but I think it will be worth it! __________________ Canadian Armed Forces 1976! Canadian Coast Guard, retired in 2012 after 32 years!!

01-12-2009, 06:27 AM	#517
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 today we have mail call.......thanks to Dave (trishield) & his lovely wife Celeste.............lighters, cutters, mac nuts, every troops must have "wipes" & a warm blanket to all __________________ "IF YOU WANT TO TAKE MY FREEDOM, MAKE DAMN SURE THAT YOU'RE AS PASSSIONATE ABOUT TAKING IT AS I AM ABOUT KEEPING IT" Last edited by SNKBYT; 01-12-2009 at 06:37 AM.

01-12-2009, 11:34 AM	#518
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,269 Trading: (60)	Re: BAGRAM Chat w/snkbyt & friends Very nice Dave and Celeste! Salutes, Alex! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

01-13-2009, 06:51 AM	#519
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 todays mail courtesy of Jamie @ Cigar Caddy......30ea 5ers to pass out at next BAF herf w/some 50 RP Edge smokes................thanks Jamie to all __________________ "IF YOU WANT TO TAKE MY FREEDOM, MAKE DAMN SURE THAT YOU'RE AS PASSSIONATE ABOUT TAKING IT AS I AM ABOUT KEEPING IT"