Military Forecast

June 2007

F-16 Fighting Falcons (a.k.a. Gemini, May 22 – June 21): Expect a lot of attention this month, whether or not anyone actually remembers your birthday. Mercury will be causing some crap out there between June 16 - July 10 which will mess with anything related to communications, mechanisms or electronics. Do maintenance on schedule and keep a back-up handy, whether it's a person, weapon or radio. Your brain may not be functioning at its usual pace, either, so don't take any unnecessary chances or volunteer for any high-risk missions.

Foxholes (a.k.a. Cancer, June 22 – July 22): Expect a lot of deer-in-the-headlight looks until July 10. No matter how clearly you may think you're expressing yourself, chances are no one else will have a clue. Bear in mind that you might not be sighted-in properly yourself, so don't make too much noise unless you want your ass kicked. You'll probably wonder more than once what the hell possessed you to join the military, especially if no matter what you try to do everyone takes it wrong. Don't worry, things will improve next month. The good news is there's a good chance for something pleasant to happen during the month, possibly a treat of some sort from home.

Carbines (a.k.a. Leo, July 23 – August 23): This is a good time to ask for something you want, so if you've been waiting for the right time, it's here. Go for it. You're likely to feel even more aggression than usual toward cultures outside of your own. Big surprise, right? This could be triggered specifically because of something from the past that reappears on the radar or possibly the way they treat children. Be sure to maintain the higher ground and use all that energy constructively.

Drill Sergeants (a.k.a. Virgo, August 24 – September 22): Your critical nature is likely to bite you in the ass this month. You're likely to think your buddies are a bunch of morons, but the miscommunications are because Mercury is doing an about-face from June 16 to July 10. Nothing will work right, including your brain, so STFU and don't do or say anything stupid. A promotion might be in the works and you sure as hell don't want to screw it up. Use your eye for detail to stay safe, not gripe.

Tracers (a.k.a. Libra, September 23 – October 23): You might think that your CO doesn't know crap between June 16 - July 10, but you probably don't have all the facts, so chill out. Expect the unexpected in your daily assignments, especially after June 24th. Disagreements are likely, especially with those you thought you knew well. Hang tight, their opinion of you is higher than you think.

Submarines (a.k.a. Scorpio, October 24 – November 22): Expect a lot of action this month, whether in camp or on missions. Wherever you are, you will not be bored. Respect your superiors and it will pay off. They're likely to think you crap vanilla ice cream this month, so make it count. More than likely you'll be reminded multiple times of why you're there by lessons that could be rather hard. Understanding the how and why of people and cultures different that your own will be even harder than usual until mid-July. Transfers or new assignments are likely to be messed up as well, so be patient.

Howitzers (a.k.a. Sagittarius, November 23 – December 21): Expect some surprises in camp, especially after the 24th. Think situational awareness. You're trying to figure out what the hell you believe in anymore and are probably somewhat haunted by past mistakes. Not everything is as it seems, so keep your mind open and your mouth shut, which I know is harder for you than most. Don't be too pushy about having things your way unless you're 100% sure you're right.

M16s (a.k.a. Capricorn, December 22 – January 20): A lot is going on around camp and you're likely to be more aggressive than usual for most of the month. Misunderstandings with those you're closest to are likely from June 16 to July 10. Just make sure you don't piss anyone off that you'll want on your side later. Surprise revelations are possible starting toward the end of the month.

Buddies (a.k.a. Aquarius, January 21 – February 18): Your mental processes are in high gear until toward the end of the month. This will make all the miscommunications and problems you'll see when Mercury goes about-face on June 16 even more annoying. Confide in your closest buddies, they'll understand. You'll still be wondering about the rest of them for quite a while.

Torpedoes (a.k.a. Pisces, February 19 – March 20): Surprises of a personal nature are likely starting the end of the month, so be prepared. Take extra good care of your weapon and other possessions because breakdowns, malfunctions or even theft are extremely likely. It's a good time to rethink your personal values on which you base your integrity. Pay particular attention to past experiences that may be coming back to haunt you in one way or another. Resolve them now so they aren't a problem come promotion time.

Grenades (a.k.a. Aries, March 21 – April 20): Grenades are cocked and locked until at least the 25th. Be sure to direct it toward the OPFOR and not your buddies. Mental activity will be strong with a possible new mission on the horizon where you can really show your stuff. Everyone knows you're John Wayne incarnate and proving it now will be easy. Blame Mercury if communications, especially from home, are one FUBAR after another. Thoughts toward the enemy are likely to be deep and dark and crawling with bad memories; use it to define who and what you are and what you're doing.

Tanks (a.k.a. Taurus, April 21 – May 21): Your energy and aggression level will step up a notch around the 25th; put it to good use. Pay particular attention to your weapons this month, especially your favorite. Remember if you take care of it, it will take care of you. It's a good time to rethink existing plans, but, if possible, steer clear of anything new as your mind won't be interested from June 16th to July 10. Reworking or redoing something, on the other hand, will work out well. Make every effort to stay sharp and maintain situational awareness at all times. Don't take any stupid chances trying to be a hero because things may not be as they seem. Communications are likely to be one FUBAR after another, so deploy your personal radar and stay sharp.