John just finished his first week of work and he had to undergo "Prop Blast," a tradition since the 40's to initiate the new officers into their airborne units. During the 18-hour day, the "blastees" had to run out in combat gear and answer history questions while the "blastors" threw a mix of flour, eggs, and fish guts, among other things, at them. He went from a "miserable blastee" that day to an "honorable blastor."
13 May 2008
Flour and Fish Guts?!
John just finished his first week of work and he had to undergo "Prop Blast," a tradition since the 40's to initiate the new officers into their airborne units. During the 18-hour day, the "blastees" had to run out in combat gear and answer history questions while the "blastors" threw a mix of flour, eggs, and fish guts, among other things, at them. He went from a "miserable blastee" that day to an "honorable blastor."
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yeah, i've been wanting an update. congratulations john. you smell terrific! :)
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