Comments on: Uniforms by Kelly Crigger

By: Susanna

Susanna — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:36:38 +0000

Totally loved the Gene Simmons “narcissistic introvert” – you gotta give it to him – he says what’s on his mind…
In regards to a change when the uniform comes off ie. retirement..I fully agree with you. Something happens not sure what.
Situation: A couple years ago, I was really embarrassed when I was waiting for a connecting flight in Tokyo when 5 US Army contractors (visibly recognizable as retirees on their “Retired Army”caps,belts or shirts) were sitting in front of me in the waiting area. Loud, obnoxious and fat. (a total shock seeing the tiny Asian travelers next to them)ALL of them.
I moved as far away as I could. Not saying that every one is like that but this is how I picture all retired-now-contractors types.

So, do your plan: let it rip if that gets them walking.

By: corinne

corinne — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:43:56 +0000

Oh shoot. I apologize for my post earlier. I just read your bio.

By: Doug Fetters

Doug Fetters — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:43:24 +0000

Major Kuffel would do serious bodily damage (even at 75) to those that rode the elevator or parked near the building. It truly was a thing of beauty to watch.

By: Matthew P.

Matthew P. — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:03:38 +0000

Guilty as charged!

By: Elias D

Elias D — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:02:18 +0000

Curt: Recommend garage door AIR tripwires for parking spots, rigged to a feeler lead that will drag the underbody of the car, then a charged puddle underneath the driver’s door/ When they step out they complete the circuit. Especially if they’re wearing open-toed shoes

Kelly: I think the corresponding lack of positive peer pressure, i.e “Hey, Fatty McTubberson, you were looking slow at PT this morning but you sure got to the Donuts in the Chow hall fast.” plays a factor too.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:22:24 +0000

Awesome. They’re old and hard to find, but deliver a helluva jolt.

By: Curt

Curt — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:17:00 +0000

Kelly, you have inspired me- I’m on the hunt for a TA-312 of my own. I just have to figure out how to hook it up to shock shit out of the ass clowns that park right next to the sign that says “no parking in this area”…

By: Dale

Dale — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:58:18 +0000

Kelly…you are a dead spot on! When I see people press those buttons, it annoys the piss out of me. It is the equivalent to parking in the handicapped space. I thought I was only one who noticed this, as an ex-military man working for as a federal agency contractor..the amount of douschery I see on a daily basis is mind boggling.

By: corinne

corinne — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:45:13 +0000

I receive the RU emails. Anyway, again, I just rolled in to work, do not have breakfast today, but am surfing and reading my personal emails. The Gene Simmons thing cracked me up because its spot on and also I agree with the point of your article in general, not just for military vs ex military, but for the population in general. I see alot of people my age (52) and younger who seem to give up and act old, become incapacitated with ailments, become overweight and unhealthy, because they do not stay active, or take the elevator instead of walking down one flight of stairs as you pointed out, etc. Anyway I need a coffee so perhaps all my synapses aren’t firing yet, but …that’s my two cents.