I'm Not Scared

A couple of weeks ago there was this creepy announcement that they were securing the base until further notice; that is, no one could go out or come in. Lasted only about 20 minutes and I did found out the next day the reason for the shut down. (If I told you I'd have to kill you.)

A couple of days ago I was jolted out of my afternoon nap with a test of the emergency alert systems. Many LOUD eerie noises to warn us of an air strike, ground attack, incoming, or chemical breach; one sound and announcement was for hospital and medical staff, another communication service, one for fire personnel, then combat, convoy and escort workers. Instructed us to stay inside with doors and windows closed or proceed immediately to a bunker. Weirded me out, especially when I think the announcer was trying to convince himself: "This is a test. This is only a test!"

Even though it's only Stars and Strips, CNN, FOX and AFN, we do get "world" news. Good freekin' grief people! At least at Camp Virginia we're not being mowed down in citizenship class, or ambushed because we're cricket players, or trampled at football games, or flooded then frozen out of our homes or asphyxiated with volcanic ash.

Maybe a military installation in Kuwait isn't as frightening or dangerous as previously thought.