Our Troops Will Get Beer!
Good news for those serving.
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 be played Feb. 1 in Tampa, Fla., 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 allowed only Feb. 1-2 and service members will be limited to two 12-ounce beers each.Link
I guess two beers is better than no beer at all.
posted by Carl Kilo at 5:54:00 PM
Comments on "Our Troops Will Get Beer!"
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J.R.Hoeft said ... (10:31 PM) :
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Carl Kilo said ... (10:50 PM) :
post a commentI pray that those serving enjoy the amber lager they so justly deserve. A toast to them is definitely in order.
Cheers JR, To all those serving now and past.