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Well, I wasn't sure if I should do this or not since I seem like a pretty open person when it comes to talking about myself/life here. But if anyone wants to question me, feel free.
The problem with LJ: We all think we are so close, but really we know nothing about each other. So I want you to ask me something you think you should know about me. Something that should be obvious, but you have no idea about. Ask away.
Damn, so many communities with their challenges recently, I almost want to sign up for them. Though not sure what I should do in regards to it. (meaning should I or shouldn't I take on a burden that may or may not get accomplished)
The problem with LJ: We all think we are so close, but really we know nothing about each other. So I want you to ask me something you think you should know about me. Something that should be obvious, but you have no idea about. Ask away.
Damn, so many communities with their challenges recently, I almost want to sign up for them. Though not sure what I should do in regards to it. (meaning should I or shouldn't I take on a burden that may or may not get accomplished)
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I drove a 5,000 fuel tanker (like a they haul fuel to gas stations) that was mainly diesel. We had a smaller truck that we had for reg. gas but not many things run on gas in the military.
Our job (since I was in a forward support unit) was to supply the main support units with fuel so they could fuel up the tankers and such out on the front lines.
Not a fun job at all. If you spill any or just ALOT, you have to dig up the ground so far and dispose of the soil in the proper container. IF the spill is really bad, hazmat has to be on scene. Now spilling fuel is more of a major problem in the US but out in the desert like out in the Middle East, if we had very small spills, we just cover sand over it but if it does get out of hand, we still dig it up (IF you can cause the ground beneath the sand is fucking HARD). If you spill any on your desert boots or hell, just on your skin, it fucking sucks. Fuel burns to the skin are not fun, you develop a rash and it does radiate some annoying heat from that area and I think sometimes it itches. I only got a little bit on my foot one time when it seeped through my desert boot but if you can get to some water to try and wash the area, its not quite that bad but sucky enough.
Also not a job to have if you have to go to war. Sure everyone is a target but the supply lines are the main targets. If you take out the supply, your fucked: no fuel, no water, no ammo etc. I'm just glad my time was up before the war ever started or just lucky that during my time in, that we didn't have to experience any war.