4 Responses to “Nubs”

1. #1 |  UCrawford |  February 15th, 2008 at 1:29 am

   Most of the firebases I dealt with had adopted dogs like that when I was out in Afghanistan…sage kuchi dogs, neat animals, excellent watchdogs, easy to take care of (most of the bases had veterinary supplies), good for morale. Our CO got pissed off at the “lax” attitude and ordered them all shot (he was a miserable, petty little prick…incompetent too).

   Glad the guy in the clip was able to work it out so he could take his dog back to the States. Sometimes it’s the little things out there (like pets and keepsakes) that do the most to keep you sane and help you through.

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2. #2 |  F4GIB |  February 15th, 2008 at 10:41 am

   [quote]You can command obedience. You cannot command respect or competent performance.[/quore]

   OCS, 1967

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3. #3 |  Laconic |  February 15th, 2008 at 5:38 pm

   That’s a beautiful story, but what about The Children?

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4. #4 |  KBCraig |  February 15th, 2008 at 8:48 pm

   I guess it’s a different military world these days. In a cohesive combat unit with good morale and a mascot, anyone who ordered the mascot shot should find himself facing several muzzles — not of the canine variety.

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