New Glasses

It seems the military noticed people aren't fans of the old glasses. So they've moved forward and get soldiers these. I have a brown plastic pair that are for the field, but they re just as small as these.
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After the Range

The driver wasn't too willing to give an explanation as to why he was in the ditch, but about 2 minutes pushing and 10 soldiers later, he was on his way, amid a bunch of laughter at his expense.
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On the Range

I tried to catch it as the gunner was firing, all I got was smoke. Its unbelievable how quickly the 50-cal will throw 7-10 bullets down range. I was very glad they make us wear earplugs too. I could feel the compression waves hit me every time he fired. I can only imagine how bad my ears would still be ringing right now.
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The Big Toys

I'm on the range again today. These soldiers are getting the big boys set and ready to qualify. The temp is higher then it has been the last week or so, so I'm not bundled up like the little boy on A Christmas Story. The downside is that its snowing again...big white fluffy flakes. Its going to make visibility tough on the gunners. They range isn't even open for fire yet, so hopefully the snow will dissipate by the time it gets online. So we'll see. If I can I'll make another post.
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It was quite chilly on the rifle range today. I was selected as a safety official. Being all bundled up like that you wouldn't know it was me if I didn't have a name tape. Makes sense why the military does it :)
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Last week Thursday I had the privilege of getting inoculated for small pox. This is the result as of tonight. Its the big red bump on my shoulder. It doesn't really hurt, but man it itches. The Medic that administered it to me said it wouldn't really affect me much because she noticed the scar from the exact same inoculation given to me as a child. Seeing some of the other guys and theirs, I am thanking Betsie Valley School District for requiring me to have it way back then :)
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Happen to be outside and noticed the sun was not as bight. I looked up and thought the cloud covering it looked like an angel. What do you think?
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