The Dude has been in the National Guard for 11 years as an Armor/Cavalry Captain. He also proudly served as an ETT in Afghanistan. The Dude is a former middle school English language arts teacher, having taught off and on for 8 years between deployments.
Currently The Dude is in Kuwait working as a civilian defense contractor and drilling as a National Guardsman.
A blog originally created by a 22-year retired First Sergeant of the Army. This blog started out as a way to write about military related issues. It turned into a way for Bouhammer to document his 16 month tour as an ETT leader in Afghanistan for family and friends. It is now one of the leading and award-winning blogs written exclusively on operations in Afghanistan and other military related topics. In addition to Bouhammer, another writer is The Dude who is a National Guard Officer currently serving as a civilian contractor in the country of Kuwait. Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoy what you see. If you care about what is happening in the land where the attacks of 9/11 were planned and if you care about our military, this is the blog for you. Tell your family, tell your friends, and even tell people you don't like.
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Its early here, couldnt sleep. Ran across “Saving Private Ryan” on t.v. Each and everytime, I cry – but this time was different. I felt compelled to find a soldier to thank, to talk to, to connect to. Started searching and a few hours later, ran across Bouhammer’s blog. Dude, thank you for what you have done and are doing to allow us our safety, and our freedoms. I watch my child sleep at night, and I thank you – my child sleeps peacefully.
Lynda,
You are very welcome. I’m extremely honored to be able to defend our great country and to receive support from its wonderful citizens like yourself.
Live Free or Die Trying!
Only one com,plaint and that is I see no INFANTRY items. C’mon Captain give it up for the Queen of Battle!!!!!! LOL Rawk on Dude this is a fantabulous sight.
Hello Sir, I cant believe you are retired. You should get a job!
I cant find the pay pal link to your dear friend, Mr. Grisham’s legal fund.
could you send it to me?
Thank you, Dorothy
Dorothy,
Retired? Bouhammer has retired but I’m still a long ways off from being put out to pasture. The link was down for a bit but is now back up and running. Its located on the right side on this page. Let me know if you are still unable to access it.
Thank you for your support!
Live Free or Die Trying!