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    Jerky making was easier than expected-- (witih Q-veiw)

    Sauerbraten jerky!!!
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    Smoking in Afghanistan

    The best part of getting meat was trading with Special Forces for use of their range and toys and being able to use their slushy machine. Amazing what you can get for a couple racks of ribs.
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    Smoking in Afghanistan

    When I was in Iraq, I was able to work a deal with the Air Force medical personnel that would fly the injured back to Germany. I gave them a cooler and some cash and had them go to a local butcher or to the commissary and get me meat and supplies. They would fly back in a day or two with the...
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    65th anniversary of D-Day

    I am proud to say that I was able to take part in the 59th anniversary of D-Day. The older folks of the Normandy region still remember what the allied forces did and made a point of saying thank you, even to a young trooper like me. It was an experience i will never forget. Thanks to all our vets!!
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    Military Smokers?

    I did two tours in Iraq while in the Army. During the second tour I made a few connections with some of the flight crew who did med evac transports back to Landstuhl, DE.... I would have my friends or other folks from rear D pick up supplies and drop them off back at the flight line at Ramstein...
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