Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Aristus

(66,096 posts)
23. That's awful.
Wed May 16, 2018, 01:02 PM
May 2018

Were those drill sergeants taking kickbacks from the tobcco companies?

I went through Basic Training in 1986, right after the US Armed Forces prohibited smoking during basic.

Even so, I grew up in a non-smoking family. I would rather have polished boots than smoked.

Ya know - After 3+ decades of smoking [View all] The Polack MSgt May 2018 OP
congratulations.. That is a huge accomplishment. nt Fresh_Start May 2018 #1
40 years of three packs a day and it wasn't easy... TreasonousBastard May 2018 #2
Well, for some it does go away completely. JayhawkSD May 2018 #40
I'm still scratching my head over how people start in the first place. Aristus May 2018 #3
I always wondered why cigarettes are seen as "macho"... Foolacious May 2018 #13
Here is how thousand of military age men (and maybe) women started. usaf-vet May 2018 #15
That's awful. Aristus May 2018 #23
Tobacco manufacturers got permission to add smokes to the rations for soldiers Marthe48 May 2018 #24
Yeah, C-rat packs came with a little mini-pack of smokes. Aristus May 2018 #25
and my husband said cigarettes were super cheap at the PX Marthe48 May 2018 #31
Cigs were sold in the Commissary and Exchange without taxes The Polack MSgt May 2018 #36
I think I'm a bit older than you. JayhawkSD May 2018 #41
I don't remember what they cost back in my 1st enlistment (Joined in 82) The Polack MSgt May 2018 #44
Yeah, I'm older than you. JayhawkSD May 2018 #48
Probably not Top - Probably not The Polack MSgt May 2018 #56
John (my husband) U.S. Army Marthe48 May 2018 #52
Ex camel straight pack a day smoker myself Canoe52 May 2018 #4
I don't think I would argue with that. JayhawkSD May 2018 #47
Stay strong brother! Glamrock May 2018 #5
Take about 10 really deep breaths when the urge hits you rurallib May 2018 #6
It's one of THE most difficult addictions to kick, physiologically and psychologically. TygrBright May 2018 #7
I know you have a craving right now but if you give in flamin lib May 2018 #8
bravo, glad you could quit heaven05 May 2018 #9
Glad you can talk about a bout with cancer in past tense. Congrats back to you The Polack MSgt May 2018 #28
Good for you - packman May 2018 #10
39 years and now COPD. Off to the doc on Friday. Faygo Kid May 2018 #11
My mom quit MFM008 May 2018 #26
I quit with Chantix too lunatica May 2018 #12
Spouse stopped smoking 20 years ago - cold turkey, with the help of Tic-tacs and jerky. haele May 2018 #21
Cigarette smoke makes me nauseous now lunatica May 2018 #42
That is what it's all about. Your brain wants to smoke, NOT YOU. Tikki May 2018 #34
The California anti smoking laws helped me too lunatica May 2018 #45
The craving never goes away. jimmil May 2018 #14
Don't give in! Ohioboy May 2018 #16
My dad finally quit when he went on oxygen. Hell of a way to go. jalan48 May 2018 #17
You got to admit: you feel better now than you ever have in a long time. Butt, Smoke Pit..... marble falls May 2018 #18
Perhaps another way to get motivated to quit PoindexterOglethorpe May 2018 #19
The exception Runningdawg May 2018 #38
You were the only smoker out of how large a class? PoindexterOglethorpe May 2018 #54
Well you kinda of nailed that one Runningdawg May 2018 #61
Oh, my! PoindexterOglethorpe May 2018 #62
Still BigOleDummy May 2018 #20
Chantix raises blood pressure, so that may be why The Polack MSgt May 2018 #32
ROD SERLING, THE SMOKER WHO HATED SMOKING Jimvanhise May 2018 #22
Thank God you quit shenmue May 2018 #27
Cinnamon red hots Marthe48 May 2018 #29
I always kept one thought in mind: quitting smoking won't kill me. byronius May 2018 #30
Take up another harmless addition instead. Doodley May 2018 #33
Congratulations! jmbar2 May 2018 #35
Glad you have managed to Quit! CountAllVotes May 2018 #37
Congratulations Gothmog May 2018 #39
Congratulations! stpetegreg May 2018 #43
Thanks Stpetegreg The Polack MSgt May 2018 #46
Good job Soxfan58 May 2018 #49
For me it was over 50 years. You will have moments but they will become less frequent over time. appleannie1943 May 2018 #50
please stay strong!! handmade34 May 2018 #51
Congrats! Stick with it vlyons May 2018 #53
Thanx Man. The Polack MSgt May 2018 #57
Posted earlier but wanted to say, it's easier to NOT have a cigarette now, Canoe52 May 2018 #58
This is where meditation comes in. WhiteTara May 2018 #55
You know the old saying: BobTheSubgenius May 2018 #59
I quit using Chantix and 5 months into the quit I stopped craving. I never want applegrove May 2018 #60
Well done! DashOneBravo Jun 2018 #63
I evaluate communication technicians and systems in field exercises The Polack MSgt Jun 2018 #64
That's a pretty cool sounding job DashOneBravo Jun 2018 #65
After I retired I tried to go civilian for a couple years The Polack MSgt Jun 2018 #66
You hit the 10 ring Top DashOneBravo Jun 2018 #67
Latest Discussions»Issue Forums»Veterans»Ya know - After 3+ decade...»Reply #23