1st Lt Prifogle’s Blog

I. Rivercity.
Rivercity is when we are cut off. Something has happened (usually unbeknownst to those of us on base) and a Marine, Soldier, Sailor or Airman was killed or had to be medevaced. They implement Rivercity so that we don’t contact our families or fellow service members to spread the […]

The First Sand Storm
Living in this dessert is something that most American’s will never experience. Personally, I wouldn’t mind going without the experience myself, but life had other plans for me.
We had our first sandstorm yesterday.
A cold front had crept in over the last couple days. It had been […]

Winter in Iraq
When you tell people “I’m a Marine.” There are various reactions. If you are the stereotypical Marine – tall, young, male, athletic – I imagine the response to be, “Oh thank you your service, we’re so proud of you.” If you are the less stereotypical Marine the response is for […]

Lost
I watch Lost. I only have a TV and DVD player – no channels. I never watch TV at home, so I’m not missing anything. Here, I watch Lost and I understand. I am on a deserted island. Only there are no white sand beaches. The water in the […]

Part I.
0500. My alarm goes off. I hit snooze even though I know it only gives me five minutes and it is more annoying to hear it go off again then the five minutes of laziness I gain. 0505 my alarm goes off again. I have to pee, but to go […]