Football Beer for the Superbowl for US Troops in Iraq

vailpass · 01-09-2009, 09:28 AM

I'mthinking General Odierno is one popular guy with his troops right about now...

BAGHDAD - American troops in Iraq will be allowed to drink beer without fear of court-martial for this year's Super Bowl — an exception to a strict military ban on drinking alcohol in combat zones.

In what is sure to be a major morale boost, the top U.S. commander in Iraq Gen. Raymond Odierno issued a waiver Wednesday paving the way for troops to participate in the popular American football tradition.

Super Bowl XLIII will kick off on Feb. 1 in Tampa, Florida, but it will be 2 a.m. in Baghdad when the live broadcast starts in Iraq. Troops will gather in dining halls on military bases nationwide to watch the game.

A copy of the waiver said the consumption of alcoholic beverages will be limited to Feb. 1-2 and service members can only have two, 12-ounce beers each.

Odierno also appeared to acknowledge the sensitivity of drinking alcohol in an Islamic country, particularly considering the game falls during a holy period for Iraq's majority Shiite Muslims.

The waiver orders commanders to "keep in mind all host nation laws and customs regarding alcohol consumption" and "to exercise discretion and good judgment in enforcing these guidelines and restrictions."

Rare exception
U.S. troops have been banned from drinking, possessing or selling alcoholic beverages under a general order that also bans them from possessing pornography and other activities. They can face a reduction in pay or rank or even a court-martial if they violate the rule.

The Washington Post reported that several service members said the only other time the ban was lifted was in 2005, for troops operating under the Baghdad command.

Drinking alcohol isn't illegal in Iraq but is banned under Islam, and extremists have frequently targeted liquor stores.

www.msnbc.com

jspchief · 01-09-2009, 09:32 AM

I'm sorry but asking those guys to go risk their lives for their country while withholding booze and porn is fucking criminal.

I'm tired of politically correct war. This is definately one area where freedom of the press has done more harm than good.

Rooster · 01-09-2009, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jspchief

I'm tired of politically correct war. This is definately one area where freedom of the press has done more harm than good.

Agreed

Taco John · 01-09-2009, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jspchief

I'm sorry but asking those guys to go risk their lives for their country while withholding booze and porn is fucking criminal.

I'm tired of politically correct war. This is definately one area where freedom of the press has done more harm than good.

Do you actually believe that the press is the reason for this? Are you really *this* brain washed?

jspchief · 01-09-2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Taco John

Do you actually believe that the press is the reason for this? Are you really *this* brain washed?

I believe that the military's need to be PC in everything they do is at least in part due to the way the press covers every step and misstep.

Wars were a hell of a lot easier for militarys to fight back when it didn't have to meet the approval of Jane Soccer Mom and the snippet she saw about the awful Americans while waiting for the morning news to end and Regis and Kelly to start.

No porn? Think that has anything to do with the fear of offending Muslims?

Demonpenz · 01-09-2009, 09:32 AM

two beers, those boys deserve 12 tall boys atleast, and a swig of jack

Rooster · 01-09-2009, 09:34 AM

That's cool. I bet they will be the two best tasting beers our troops have had in a long long time.

Duck Dog · 01-09-2009, 09:37 AM

They lifted the ban once during the 1st Gulf War but I can't remember why. I was also in Grafenwoehr, Germany when a ban was lifted and a two beer max issued. I ended up spending a week in the hospital with about 100 other soldiers after the 10th mountain division and 2nd armored division started fighting in one of the beer tents.

Just one of the many reasons commanders do not allow liquor in combat zones.

vailpass · 01-09-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Duck Dog

They lifted the ban once during the 1st Gulf War but I can't remember why. I was also in Grafenwoehr, Germany when a ban was lifted and a two beer max issued. I ended up spending a week in the hospital with about 100 other soldiers after the 10th mountain division and 2nd armored division started fighting in one of the beer tents.
Just one of the many reasons commanders do not allow liquor in combat zones.

Okay I'll admit it:I wish I could say something that was true and sounds as cool as that.

**HemiEd** · 01-09-2009, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Duck Dog

They lifted the ban once during the 1st Gulf War but I can't remember why. I was also in Grafenwoehr, Germany when a ban was lifted and a two beer max issued. I ended up spending a week in the hospital with about 100 other soldiers after the 10th mountain division and 2nd armored division started fighting in one of the beer tents.

Just one of the many reasons commanders do not allow liquor in combat zones.

They should limit alcohol for Army and Marines, to prevent them from killing themselves and each other.
Air Force and Navy can handle it, no problem, Some things never change.

Duck Dog · 01-09-2009, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

They should limit alcohol for Army and Marines, to prevent them from killing themselves and each other.
Air Force and Navy can handle it, no problem, Some things never change.

And the reason for that? Mixing high levels of testosterone and alcohol is never a good idea. Conversely though, when you mix estrogen and alcohol all you get is a lot of giggling followed by tears and lot's of 'I love you's.'

**HemiEd** · 01-09-2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Duck Dog

And the reason for that? Mixing high levels of testosterone and alcohol is never a good idea. Conversely though, when you mix estrogen and alcohol all you get is a lot of giggling followed by tears and lot's of 'I love you's.'

touche', well played Grunt!

StcChief · 01-09-2009, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Duck Dog

And the reason for that? Mixing high levels of testosterone and alcohol is never a good idea. Conversely though, when you mix estrogen and alcohol all you get is a lot of giggling followed by tears and lot's of 'I love you's.'

And the CRYING

Otter · 01-09-2009, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Duck Dog

They lifted the ban once during the 1st Gulf War but I can't remember why. I was also in Grafenwoehr, Germany when a ban was lifted and a two beer max issued. I ended up spending a week in the hospital with about 100 other soldiers after the 10th mountain division and 2nd armored division started fighting in one of the beer tents.

Just one of the many reasons commanders do not allow liquor in combat zones.

Haha, that's awesome! (in a sick way)

I was in ~30 man fight in college when a disagreement escalated from 2 to many but 3/4 of those guys didn't know how to do anything but throw hay makers and pray. 100 guys from from the 10th Mountain Div and 2nd Armored...now that's a ****ing brawl.

Pennywise · 01-09-2009, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Duck Dog

They lifted the ban once during the 1st Gulf War but I can't remember why. I was also in Grafenwoehr, Germany when a ban was lifted and a two beer max issued. I ended up spending a week in the hospital with about 100 other soldiers after the 10th mountain division and 2nd armored division started fighting in one of the beer tents.

Just one of the many reasons commanders do not allow liquor in combat zones.

I went to PLDC in that shithole.

01-09-2009, 09:28 AM	Topic Starter
vailpass Psycho Bag Of Squanch Join Date: Sep 2001 Casino cash: $9594244	Beer for the Superbowl for US Troops in Iraq I'mthinking General Odierno is one popular guy with his troops right about now... BAGHDAD - American troops in Iraq will be allowed to drink beer without fear of court-martial for this year's Super Bowl — an exception to a strict military ban on drinking alcohol in combat zones. In what is sure to be a major morale boost, the top U.S. commander in Iraq Gen. Raymond Odierno issued a waiver Wednesday paving the way for troops to participate in the popular American football tradition. Super Bowl XLIII will kick off on Feb. 1 in Tampa, Florida, but it will be 2 a.m. in Baghdad when the live broadcast starts in Iraq. Troops will gather in dining halls on military bases nationwide to watch the game. A copy of the waiver said the consumption of alcoholic beverages will be limited to Feb. 1-2 and service members can only have two, 12-ounce beers each. Odierno also appeared to acknowledge the sensitivity of drinking alcohol in an Islamic country, particularly considering the game falls during a holy period for Iraq's majority Shiite Muslims. The waiver orders commanders to "keep in mind all host nation laws and customs regarding alcohol consumption" and "to exercise discretion and good judgment in enforcing these guidelines and restrictions." Rare exception U.S. troops have been banned from drinking, possessing or selling alcoholic beverages under a general order that also bans them from possessing pornography and other activities. They can face a reduction in pay or rank or even a court-martial if they violate the rule. The Washington Post reported that several service members said the only other time the ban was lifted was in 2005, for troops operating under the Baghdad command. Drinking alcohol isn't illegal in Iraq but is banned under Islam, and extremists have frequently targeted liquor stores. www.msnbc.com
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01-09-2009, 09:32 AM	#2
jspchief BAMF Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Your Face Casino cash: $9998710	I'm sorry but asking those guys to go risk their lives for their country while withholding booze and porn is fucking criminal. I'm tired of politically correct war. This is definately one area where freedom of the press has done more harm than good. __________________ Courage is not the absence of fear but rather the judgment that something is more important than fear. The brave may not live forever but the cautious do not live at all.
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Duck Dog Reap the whirlwind Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Olathe Casino cash: $10004900	They lifted the ban once during the 1st Gulf War but I can't remember why. I was also in Grafenwoehr, Germany when a ban was lifted and a two beer max issued. I ended up spending a week in the hospital with about 100 other soldiers after the 10th mountain division and 2nd armored division started fighting in one of the beer tents. Just one of the many reasons commanders do not allow liquor in combat zones.
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