Here is what has been happening over the past week. I have qualified day and night vision goggle aerial gunnery. Which basically means I hit the required amount of targets by firing the machine gun out the side of the helicopter as we fly along at approximately 80 miles per hour. The targets are very large so its sounds more impressive than it really is.We were issued new machine guns (240h). They are impressive. They shoot approximately 690 rounds per minute. Also we were issued some of our gear that we take to Iraq. A new helmet, 2 new backpacks, new boots, and new long underwear. I didn't think that I would need long underwear over there expecially when the day time temps right now are 110 degrees. Some of the guys over there say the temps at night can get as low as 30 at night. I better bring it along. I'm missing home cooked meals lately. Eating at the dining facility every day can get old. Memorial day we are only working half a day. I'm going to grill steaks for A company. I thought it would be a good idea to keep morale up. Some good food always helps. Being restricted to post doesn't give us any opportunities to eat at any nice restaurants. hopefully the weather will cooperate. Don't forget to honor the fallen soldiers on Memorial Day. It isn't just a excuse for a three day weekend. This country exists by the sacrifices men and women in the past have made over the years. Take care and Have a great Memorial Day!