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The Unlikely Short-Timer: The Final Word

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Gonna wait it out. Thursday, March 12, 2009. I tried to gather a list of reasons why I should be exempt, allowed to leave. Tried to think of a way to present them that would somehow persuade them. Then it dawned on me that it wasn't going to happen. No Poor Me excuses are going to work. As I stepped back and looked at the case I was trying to present, it just looked weak. Feeble. Selfish. Then, for the first time, I REALLY realized the gravity of the truth. I really did sign a contract. March 12, 2009 at...

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The Unlikely Short-Timer: February 2009

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Gonna wait it out. Saturday, February 28, 2009. Call It In The Air. This can go either way. Chew the fingers to the bone while waiting for further information. The decision for Suspect's soul apparently hangs in the balance. Keep ya posted. Friday, February 27, 2009. Erase any evidence that I was ever here, turn in all my gear, wage paperwork war and take signatures as prisoners, make no mistake: this is a battle and it IS personal. Load up the car with whatever material possessions I bother to collect w...

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The Unlikely Short-Timer: December 2008

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Gonna wait it out. Friday, December 5, 2008. Suspect Loses The Game. I was standing outside, thinking my usual thoughts about how little what we were doing makes sense, perfectly satisfied with my moderate rebel mentality, when one tiny firing of a neuron or synapse or whathaveyou completely screwed it all up for me. Oh man this is ridiculous. Why would they even BOTHER having us do any of this? If there's nothing for us to do, they should just let us chill. How awesome would that be? I get paid for this.

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The Unlikely Short-Timer: Belittling Others

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Gonna wait it out. Tuesday, March 10, 2009. This is a little something I found on an internet forum full of young'uns eager to enlist. The guy that wrote this, I want to give him my spot. This guy needs to be the new Suspect. Maybe I'm a dick, but his unique writing style entertains me to no end, and the content, the substance, c'est magnifique! What the hell, there is a lot of soldiers with adhd. There is a lot of things you can do to help yourself too pass bootcamp,preparing early,determination. What i...

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The Unlikely Short-Timer: November 2008

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Gonna wait it out. Sunday, November 30, 2008. By miles run. Vehicles PMCSed. Hallways mopped. By loads of laundry. By haircuts. By weekends. Counting down by movies, details, 24 hour shifts at a desk. By oil changes. Holidays. Phone calls. By morning report and close of business. By beads of sweat. Speeches and safety briefs. Counting down by New Arrivals, Old Timers riding off into the sunset. By insults between friends. By winks and nods. Friday, November 21, 2008. All my war stories are old. I don't w...

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The Unlikely Short-Timer: Worthy Enough

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Gonna wait it out. Tuesday, March 3, 2009. Just got this email and it seems righteous enough to pass along. Here it is:. I was introduced to your blog through a good friend who is retired from the military and first off, thank you for your sacrifice and service to our country. These submissions will be judged by a panel of celebrities. The winning submission will be incorporated into the newest Muze T-shirt with 100% of the proceeds on the sale of this shirt being donated to the Wounded Warrior Proje...

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The Unlikely Short-Timer: Acceptance

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Gonna wait it out. Sunday, March 8, 2009. I still have little more than hearsay and rumors to go off of. The odds of me being stop-lossed are very good. In fact, for all intents and purposes, I am already. There are medical issues I can try to bring up, and supposedly someone higher up said that if you've already got a letter of acceptance from a college or university, then there's a 90% chance you'll be able to go. Again, that's hearsay. So who do I let down? March 8, 2009 at 2:16 PM. A few more things ...

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The Unlikely Short-Timer: July 2008

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Gonna wait it out. Thursday, July 3, 2008. Far far far from the unit and everyone and everything else. On vacation. Chilling, not worrying about a thing. Everything is completely awesome. This Bud's for you. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Theusual suspect at hotmail.com. Theusual suspect at hotmail dotcom. View my complete profile. Places You Need To Go. SHORT TIMERS - If you're short or just short at heart, represent. Little Babies Need Not Apply. Part One: The Unlikely Soldier.

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The Unlikely Short-Timer: June 2008

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Gonna wait it out. Tuesday, June 24, 2008. I've always appreciated all of the support more than words can say, but for the time being, a true hiatus is necessary. A drunk post here and there leads everyone to think that I/We are fucked for life and that's not my AIM. Thanks a billion, going under the radar til I have ALL my shit together, a-thankya-vary-much! Just wait it out and be that upstanding soldier that you're supposed to be. The game plan for now? Eh, I'll just keep the ol' mouth shut and do a w...

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The Unlikely Short-Timer: January 2009

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Gonna wait it out. Wednesday, January 28, 2009. They can't stop adding new things. Elbow pads, the new requirement. More to follow I'm sure. Yeah yeah, Suspect, quit your bitching, you're out soon. Well what about the brand new faces I'm seeing every week? Should I not care that THEY are getting fucked? Reveille. TAPS. Taps just played. Last time. We generally don't shit in holes in the gound (civilian-wise). We don't die of dysentery on the Oregon Trail. Stand tall, look good, oughta be in Hollywood?