Did anyone else get into NBB as an alternate?

[HGjunkie]

Got the e-mail, couldn't go because the dates conflict with HGA (Which I already planned for).

[MikeS]

Going cannot wait!  So excited!

[ck4]

Awesome! Do you know what the pistol belt with suspenders is on the packing list?

[ol'fido]

Awesome! Do you know what the pistol belt with suspenders is on the packing list?

http://www.operationeastwind.com/required/loadbearinggear.htm

[ck4]

Where would be a good place to get one?

[MikeS]

I have one, but it has ammo clips and canteen clip on it,  should I bring those along or take them off?

[ck4]

Also where is a good place to get the navy shorts?

[68w20]

Where would be a good place to get one?

Also where is a good place to get the navy shorts?

[lmgtfy]alice pistol belt[/lmgtfy]

Shorts are admittedly hard to find, but doing a quick internet search can get you there.  Here's a good place to start though:
http://bdu.com/propper-cotton-ripstop-bdu-shorts-zip-fly/dark-navy

[ck4]

Thanks!

[jeders]

Also where is a good place to get the navy shorts?

Target.

[Silent Panther]

I got in on the first round of alternate e-mails. Make sure that you get your forms in and your training done, or you won't go.

Nice to be going back after two years. 

Try to avoid aircraft this time Mr. McDermott

How can I, when there's ten thousand of them?

Let me be a little more blunt than...don't get hit by one again please

When my buddy & I heard that he had been hit, we almost didn't believe it.

I tell my cadets "if you're going to get hurt, at least make it look cool and have someone there to take pictures". You know, the whole "humor before safety thing". Why say anything of you could get a great action shot? :-P

(Please note, that was sarcasm. Just for the record.)

[LC]

Dont get an alice pack, go for a camelback. Much much easier!  Blue cargo shorts-go for a paramedic/police store....old navy. eddie bauer...or any sports/camping store...  :clap:

[Nathan]

Yeah, "navy" just refers to the shade of blue. I wore athletic blue shorts when I was there, and nobody cared back in 2004.

Admittedly, I am color-blind, so maybe they just didn't say anything out of pity.

[Al Sayre]

Also where is a good place to get the navy shorts?

Here you go $7.99 on sale:
http://store.militaryspot.com/U_S_Navy_Running_Shorts_p/pt199.htm 

Seriously, if you need web gear, backpacks etc. I've had really good luck with Wardens

http://wardenssupplyco.com/cart/index.php