2-14 Cavalry, FOB Cobra Iraq

replicant_argent · 09-08-2010, 12:21 PM

This thread brought both a smile to my face and a tear to my eye today.
Stay safe, Chappy, keep doing the good work, help others with strife, and come home safe, Sir.
Thank you for your service.

jjmitchem · 09-08-2010, 10:26 PM

Thank you for all the prayers. Our Soldiers are tough but we are a brotherhood that is about as close as you can get. Please continue to pray for the families of those killed and injured - I do know that we have 5 getting medevaced to Germany who are in serious but stable condition.

On a positive note:

We had a change of First Sergeants ceremony yesterday for our Headquarters Troop. The out going First Sergeant is retiring but he wanted to accompany us here even if it was for only two months. Great Guy - Joe Messier

In his speech he gave me a new call sign
my official call sign is Strykehorse-Spirit, he has now labeled me as Cigar-6

For those of you that don't know the Army call sign lingo, the word is the unit name ( we are 2-14 Cavalry, Strykehorse) and the second part, usually a number, designates the position - 6 is the commander, 7 is the command Sergeant Major or First Sergeant, etc...

Chappy

SvilleKid · 09-08-2010, 11:41 PM

Sorry for your losses, Cigar-6. Prayers going up for the families of the wounded and KIA's for their losses and injuries, and going out for those remaining, for your safe returns back to your homes and families.

Thanks to you all for your sacrifices, time and efforts in the service of our country.

jjmitchem · 09-13-2010, 07:10 AM

Once again we have been blessed with a shipment of cigars from the Asylum, specifically from Hotreds and rrplasencia who I know are getting a lot of donations from everyone.

Word is getting out and I have had the pleasure of passing along a few to some of our other FOBs here in Iraq

So not only is the 2-14 Cavalry benefiting from your generosity but all of 2nd Brigade 25th Infantry Division is

we also received a donation from bigashtray.com to outfit our "Cobra Cigar Bar"

Five large cigar ashtrays

I know Ive been promising a picture of our Cigar Night - so this Thursday I will be sure to get one

Thanks everyone

Chappy

hotreds · 09-13-2010, 07:37 AM

Love to hear that we are helping make your stay a little less unpleasant!

09-08-2010, 12:21 PM	#1
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: 2-14 Cavalry, FOB Cobra Iraq This thread brought both a smile to my face and a tear to my eye today. Stay safe, Chappy, keep doing the good work, help others with strife, and come home safe, Sir. Thank you for your service. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

09-08-2010, 10:26 PM	#2
jjmitchem Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Jim "Chappy" Location: Ft Campbell Posts: 445 Trading: (3)	Re: 2-14 Cavalry, FOB Cobra Iraq Thank you for all the prayers. Our Soldiers are tough but we are a brotherhood that is about as close as you can get. Please continue to pray for the families of those killed and injured - I do know that we have 5 getting medevaced to Germany who are in serious but stable condition. On a positive note: We had a change of First Sergeants ceremony yesterday for our Headquarters Troop. The out going First Sergeant is retiring but he wanted to accompany us here even if it was for only two months. Great Guy - Joe Messier In his speech he gave me a new call sign my official call sign is Strykehorse-Spirit, he has now labeled me as Cigar-6 For those of you that don't know the Army call sign lingo, the word is the unit name ( we are 2-14 Cavalry, Strykehorse) and the second part, usually a number, designates the position - 6 is the commander, 7 is the command Sergeant Major or First Sergeant, etc... Chappy

09-08-2010, 11:41 PM	#3
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: 2-14 Cavalry, FOB Cobra Iraq Sorry for your losses, Cigar-6. Prayers going up for the families of the wounded and KIA's for their losses and injuries, and going out for those remaining, for your safe returns back to your homes and families. Thanks to you all for your sacrifices, time and efforts in the service of our country. __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.

09-13-2010, 07:10 AM	#4
jjmitchem Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Jim "Chappy" Location: Ft Campbell Posts: 445 Trading: (3)	Re: 2-14 Cavalry, FOB Cobra Iraq Once again we have been blessed with a shipment of cigars from the Asylum, specifically from Hotreds and rrplasencia who I know are getting a lot of donations from everyone. Word is getting out and I have had the pleasure of passing along a few to some of our other FOBs here in Iraq So not only is the 2-14 Cavalry benefiting from your generosity but all of 2nd Brigade 25th Infantry Division is we also received a donation from bigashtray.com to outfit our "Cobra Cigar Bar" Five large cigar ashtrays I know Ive been promising a picture of our Cigar Night - so this Thursday I will be sure to get one Thanks everyone Chappy

09-13-2010, 07:37 AM	#5
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,658 Trading: (63)	Re: 2-14 Cavalry, FOB Cobra Iraq Love to hear that we are helping make your stay a little less unpleasant! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.