In 1991, DoD dealt with #DesertStorm MWR needs by chartering a cruise ship and parking it in the port of Bahrain. There, liquor laws of the host countries did not apply, and soldiers could enjoy a few days away from the desert.
I found this photo of me (left) and a squadmate in a box and scanned it two years ago.
@smartwatermelon sweet acid-washed jeans
@aarondleong The height of 1988 fashion in 1991.
@smartwatermelon I'm a little disappointed that you didn't incorporate more uniform items with your civies. Your webbelt, corfams...
@aarondleong I mean I needed to get out of that stuff for a couple of days, that was the point.
I karaoked Paradise City. Luckily, in 1991, people didn't have video cameras with them everywhere.