US troops to hold first game con in combat zone and you can help

As a former Marine, I understand the inherit tediousness and boredom that comes from a long deployment. Often the days drag on as you wait for something interesting to happen. Well, some enterprising young servicemen and women have decided to take things into their own hands.

Following in the footsteps of everyone’s favorite console FPS (Halo), they have decided to hold an RPG convention. Ziggurat Con, as it is called, is being held from 1200 to 2100 hours on on June 9, 2007, at Camp Adder/Tallil Airbase (that’s Noon to 9 p.m. for you laymen out there) and is open to all military and civilian contractors.

One of the biggest problems for these guys is that they are in short supply of materials needed to play. That’s where you, the faithful reader come into play. Check out the Toys4Troops site where all of the details on how to donate are included.

So, regardless of you political affiliations or how you feel about the current conflict, help the guys out who help us enjoy our day to day lives.

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