Are We Not Men?
November 12th, 2009 | Photography | Posted by Chris Maddaloni
The sign posted (lower left) at one of the gyms on FOB Ramrod:
THE MANS GYM
-Open to the public
-Open 24 hrs
Rules
-No posing
-No standing around chatting while real men lift
-No whining about lack of equipment, real men make do
-Profanity highly encouraged
-Grunting and gutteral sounds of pain highly encouraged
Tags: Afghanistan, Army, fob, gym, Kandahar, Maddaloni, Ramrod, soldier, stryker
Comments
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Sgt Peeters Says:
November 17th, 2009 at 10:50 amI built that gym by myself in the DARKHORSE AO it wasn’t a gym but a wrestling area for the men of DARKHOSE to train up on there hand to hand fighting.
A gift from me to you
DARKHOSE
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Shawna Doersch Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 11:55 pmActually, it is a gym. My husband helped set it up, and he’s also the one who wrote that sign. I know that handwriting! He also sent me a picture of it after it was done
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Sgt Peeters Says:
November 25th, 2009 at 9:40 amActually it was never supposed to be a gym, that FoB has a real gym i was deployed before this ladies husband and built this wrestling facility for the original 2-2 IN who stood up this entire FoB this ladies husbands company probably had some extra wieghts and just ruined the mat that i work on for a week. And it was done before he ever got there.
SGT PEETERS
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Mom Says:
November 25th, 2009 at 5:41 pmMy son is presently stationed at FOB Ramrod. I am praying for all those stationed there. May God have mercy and bring our sons and daughters home safely.
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Shawna Doersch Says:
November 25th, 2009 at 10:55 pmOh well, it’s a gym now.
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SGT PEETERS Says:
December 1st, 2009 at 11:50 amIT WILL NEVER BE YOUR GYM YOUR NOT EVEN THERE AND WHEN I GO BACK IM GONA RIP DOWN ALL THAT CRAP THOSE GUYS RUINED MY WRESTLING MAT WITH
AND FOR THAT MOMS SON IM SURE HE WILL BE SAFE AND RETURN UNHARMED ALL MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THEM
SGT PEETERS
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Another Mom Says:
December 7th, 2009 at 7:05 amSgt. Peeters: Isn’t this a team effort? Maybe you were one of the original’s in building it but it benefits ALL soldiers no matter what the use is. There is no “I” in team. Just be proud that you were there to help benefit all soldiers who pass through. God Bless You and thank you for all you have done for our country and your fellow soldiers.
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Sgt Peeters Says:
December 17th, 2009 at 8:58 amOk I agree, and Thank You
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Proud Supporter Says:
March 5th, 2010 at 3:40 amI have to agree with ‘Another Mom’. All too often military members and spouses get caught up in the “who’s best”. They become too involved in the histrionic aspect of the military, which only weakens it’s force and creates inefficiency. They forget all too often what being a part of the military truly means, it isn’t about who wins, it IS about accomplishing the goal/mission. As for the military spouses it is great that they are so supportive of their service members…their support truly is a big part of the common goal but again, petty arguments really aren’t necessary from EITHER side.