He was my roommate, we killed him when he only placed 13. We expected better!
You were roommates with Laha?
He was my roommate, we killed him when he only placed 13. We expected better!
He was my roommate, we killed him when he only placed 13. We expected better!
How do you get stationed in the same place for 19 years? No sea duty? What rate are you?
If you don't feel like talking about your personal business, I respect that. I am just curious.
Been in the Army for close to 12 years now, currently stationed at Ft. Gordon, GA, though I'm deployed to AFGH at the moment.
In regards to the tournament for military, I've talked to the MWR (Morale, Welfare and Recreation) and BOSS (Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers) reps for Ft. Gordon, who have a very good working relationship with the regional office working the entire southeast. I had something very similar in mind, using each post as a central hub to run their own qualifiers, up to regionals, then nationals. When I asked about it, MWR said that the military has a hard time hacking off on anything relating to pool officially because the leadership currently views the sport as one that glamorizes alcohol use. I called shennanigans on them, because they have military sponsored dart and bowling championships.
The one alibi they gave was that the tournament could happen, but that all the infrastructure for the tournament, and the people running the tournament would not be paid for by MWR, or the military. And prize money could not be awarded, since, even though it's a tournament, it would be considered "gambling"...along the same thread as running a poker tournament. Basically, they were very obtuse when I enquired about it. I was willing to do 99% of the leg work for them, I just needed the green light, which they weren't willing to give.
Now, with all that being said, that was for regional and national level tournaments. If a Base, Fort, or Station wanted to run its own championship tournament, internal, there isn't any problem with that. But the same prize money rule would be in effect from what I understand.
Unfortunately, what was pointed out earlier is very true. Due to my active duty status, I cannot actively go out and lobby for sponsors for something like this, as that would be the same as the military as a whole endorsing a specific product.
After all is said and done, if this ever happens, I would be happier than a pig in a fresh sty covered in mud.
Dags
Who is currently IN THE MILITARY that loves pool. Gamble, tournaments etc..,
joe
TX,
First thing first, I have done Sea Duty,,,5 Med and 3 Westpac cruises worth of Sea Duty so don't think I am one of those Sailors that never go out to sea. NAS Whidbey Island is an Air Station that has both sea and shore commands that are stationed on carriers on the east and west coast.
As for 19 years stationed at NAS Whidbey Island.
Well not to sound conceded, but I have been somewhat recruited for the last 15 years from different commands that are stationed up here.
As for my rate, I am an AME (Aircraft Structural Mechanic/Egress Environmental), but I haven't done that in about ten years and now its more management/leadership.
Oh, whats the best feeling in the world? When one of your old Shipmates tracks you down just to say "Thanks". Now that beats any award or any promotion anyone can give you because you know that you made a lasting impression on that persons life.
Active Duty AF here, currently at Osan AB, Korea. We have a LOT of pool players over here. There are over 100 bars within 10 minutes walking distance from the gate and 99% of them have a free pool table and participate in the local bar league.
Anyone else out there in the ROK?
TX,
First thing first, I have done Sea Duty,,,5 Med and 3 Westpac cruises worth of Sea Duty so don't think I am one of those Sailors that never go out to sea. NAS Whidbey Island is an Air Station that has both sea and shore commands that are stationed on carriers on the east and west coast.
As for 19 years stationed at NAS Whidbey Island.
Well not to sound conceded, but I have been somewhat recruited for the last 15 years from different commands that are stationed up here.
As for my rate, I am an AME (Aircraft Structural Mechanic/Egress Environmental), but I haven't done that in about ten years and now its more management/leadership.
Oh, whats the best feeling in the world? When one of your old Shipmates tracks you down just to say "Thanks". Now that beats any award or any promotion anyone can give you because you know that you made a lasting impression on that persons life.
TX,
Thinking more about the question of being at the same location for 19 years is pretty rare for the majority of Navy personnel, but since Whidbey Island is catered to a specific type of aircraft there are probably about 50 or so people that I know that have been here for at least 10 or more years.
Also, having sea legs definitely doesn't help out the pool game and thank you for the kinds words, but its been my pleasure to serve this fine country.
Live in E-town. I'm retired military. How much you like to play for?
poolplayer,
Where were you stationed at when you worked in 64C with Marines, and what time frame if you don't mind me asking? Just wondering because I had some Marine friends stationed in Beaufort SC, and Yuma AZ.
One day I am going to make it down to your area to play in the monthly one pocket/nine ball tournament at Hardtimes. It seems like Billy Palmer always wins it and I will be donating, but it looks like a really good time and a learning experience.
Dagwoodz, I read with great interest your optimism for pool tournaments and activities to take place at military installations.Been in the Army for close to 12 years now, currently stationed at Ft. Gordon, GA, though I'm deployed to AFGH at the moment.
In regards to the tournament for military, I've talked to the MWR (Morale, Welfare and Recreation) and BOSS (Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers) reps for Ft. Gordon, who have a very good working relationship with the regional office working the entire southeast. I had something very similar in mind, using each post as a central hub to run their own qualifiers, up to regionals, then nationals. When I asked about it, MWR said that the military has a hard time hacking off on anything relating to pool officially because the leadership currently views the sport as one that glamorizes alcohol use. I called shennanigans on them, because they have military sponsored dart and bowling championships.
The one alibi they gave was that the tournament could happen, but that all the infrastructure for the tournament, and the people running the tournament would not be paid for by MWR, or the military. And prize money could not be awarded, since, even though it's a tournament, it would be considered "gambling"...along the same thread as running a poker tournament. Basically, they were very obtuse when I enquired about it. I was willing to do 99% of the leg work for them, I just needed the green light, which they weren't willing to give.
Now, with all that being said, that was for regional and national level tournaments. If a Base, Fort, or Station wanted to run its own championship tournament, internal, there isn't any problem with that. But the same prize money rule would be in effect from what I understand.
Unfortunately, what was pointed out earlier is very true. Due to my active duty status, I cannot actively go out and lobby for sponsors for something like this, as that would be the same as the military as a whole endorsing a specific product.
After all is said and done, if this ever happens, I would be happier than a pig in a fresh sty covered in mud.
Dags
Well since you have been in 17 years, do you remember Nicorette and Diamond Billiards putting on that world wide all military tournament back in 1997?
They had base qualifiers, then regional qualifiers, then the finals in Miramar California. Nicorette paid for all the travel involved and gave out pretty good money for each tournament, best part, it was all free for active duty and you got orders for all your travel time.
There was only 16 people (4 from each branch of service) that qualified for the finals. Once there, they had each of us play against our branch of service and then the top player from each branch competed for the overall branging rights. The Marines ended up winning, Navy came in second, then Army, and of course,,,Air Force.