Over the last 5 days we've been participating in our Culminating Training Event, which is finally meant to replicate our actually job functions and duties, as we anticipate them.
We have two windowless buildings, enclosed in fencing w/ razor wire and an Entry Control Point to gain access. I can't bring in any electronics, for fear of a SECRET material breach in security. Therefore no phones. Sorry Charlie. I get about 30 minutes of Howard Stern in the morning while shower/shaving, maybe a once over on theChive while at breakfast, then it's lockdown.
The exercise isn't bad, I enjoy OPS and passing on the little nugs of experience I've gathered on to others, but it's like being in the weakest casino in Sin City. No sunlight, cold air pumped in, hella machines, and clocks only necessary to track meetings. Lots of coffee too, like, lots. "I'm going to try and drink A GALLON of coffee tomorrow."
So if I lag in responding, or I'm obviously way out of the loop (my FB is slacking so hard, I'm sorry world), it's due to being physically disconnected. Every night this week I've emerged from our Command Post or Tactical Operations Center or the "Concentration Camp", whatever you call it, to be surprised that the sun was gone.
Tomorrow AM, some time of run/pushups/situps adventure with the Commanding General of the group that is training us. Major General Jimmie Jaye Wells, really just fun to say. It's a little sad that it takes a VIP visit to allow me time to get the heart rate up a little.
4 more days to a little freedom. Then it's really about focusing on getting across the world. I'm stoked, let the clock start ticking.
Gnight y'all.
PS - I'm rallying everyone to respond to your question S, good one.
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