Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
General Discussion
Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTroops take over Capitol, join the army, see the world, they said
Can't we get any cots in here?
InfoView thread info, including edit history
TrashPut this thread in your Trash Can (My DU » Trash Can)
BookmarkAdd this thread to your Bookmarks (My DU » Bookmarks)
18 replies, 960 views
ShareGet links to this post and/or share on social media
AlertAlert this post for a rule violation
PowersThere are no powers you can use on this post
EditCannot edit other people's posts
ReplyReply to this post
EditCannot edit other people's posts
Rec (18)
ReplyReply to this post
18 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Troops take over Capitol, join the army, see the world, they said (Original Post)
Baclava
Jan 2021
OP
DC will be packed with thousands more, maybe they got the best spots first, AF would demand hotels
Baclava
Jan 2021
#12
I don't know a single ground pounder who deployed, that can't sleep any where, any time.
denbot
Jan 2021
#5
Hurry up and wait, every uniform should have that patch, if this is NG, I worry about old backs
Baclava
Jan 2021
#7
Cots might not be a great idea, but for goodness sake, how about some foam pads and blankets?
lagomorph777
Jan 2021
#6
This is prob just a temporary staging area, but hey, its INSIDE, with heat, thats good
Baclava
Jan 2021
#9
CNN: "20,000 NG Troops Expected in Washington for Inauguration", gonna get crowded
Baclava
Jan 2021
#11
SunSeeker
(51,709 posts)1. Wish they were there last Wednesday.
Then again, some of them might have joined in.
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)2. Are they living there?
How about getting them off the floor?
Baclava
(12,047 posts)12. DC will be packed with thousands more, maybe they got the best spots first, AF would demand hotels
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)14. But th8s is "home" for a week or so?
Are they getting them furniture?
mercuryblues
(14,539 posts)16. LOL. Nailed it.
underpants
(182,883 posts)3. Never stand when you can sit, never sit when you can lie down
I doubt they are letting them sleep.
I hope they are in battle rattle on Inauguration Day.
GulfCoast66
(11,949 posts)13. Looks they are fully loaded out now. Noticed they have their weapons.
dalton99a
(81,590 posts)4. Kick
denbot
(9,901 posts)5. I don't know a single ground pounder who deployed, that can't sleep any where, any time.
Its like a super power..
Baclava
(12,047 posts)7. Hurry up and wait, every uniform should have that patch, if this is NG, I worry about old backs
denbot
(9,901 posts)8. After Navy boot camp, HUAW kinda faded for us shipboard.
Having my own rack and chow hall follow me every where I went was a big plus it seems..
lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)6. Cots might not be a great idea, but for goodness sake, how about some foam pads and blankets?
Baclava
(12,047 posts)9. This is prob just a temporary staging area, but hey, its INSIDE, with heat, thats good
Hassin Bin Sober
(26,342 posts)10. They are high and dry and warm. A walk in the park.
Baclava
(12,047 posts)11. CNN: "20,000 NG Troops Expected in Washington for Inauguration", gonna get crowded
Hope they get catered meals
lame54
(35,324 posts)15. These pics give me NO confidence
Baclava
(12,047 posts)17. Pretty much looks like every other peace keeping deployment, anywhere in the world, lol
lame54
(35,324 posts)18. Looks like the morning after a frat party