*Tory is not pictured here"Today was the infamous gas chamber day. We did PT, ate chow (they told us to drink milk because they wanted to see us puke, but I didn't fall for that one) and took a bus out to the chambers. To be honest, I was pretty scared. The whole not being able to breathe thing really freaks me out. We were the last platoon to go in so I had plenty of time to psych myself out about it. By the time the last group goes in there is the highest concentration of CS gas in the room too."
"Our whole platoon filled in half on each wall and you can still breathe with the mask on, but you can feel all your skin start to burn. They came up to each one of us and had us break the seal on our mask and say our last name and social security number, then reseal the mask, then clear the mask to get the gas out. I was scared it wouldn't work and I would have a mask sealed against my face with gas in it but I was able to clear it properly. Then they had us take off our masks completely and breathe in the gas which is when everyone starts freaking out. The tricky part is that you have to keep your rifle between your legs with your helmet balanced on top. You then have to put your helmet on and endure the burning lungs and eyes until they let you out. The whole time I was just telling myself to keep my composure and not panic but I was close to freaking out by the time that exit door opened. If you screw anything up, like drop your helmet or mask, or don't put your chinstrap on straight, or don't exit with your mask in your left hand and the rifle extended in your right, you have to go in again."
"Thankfully I did it correctly and just did it once. Some people had to do it 3 times which would be awful. It wasn't SO bad but I wouldn't want to do it again. It does clear your sinuses though."
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
Keep you posted!
Love always, Lynette
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