Marines arrive in Iceland for NATO exercise and make our Corps proud

[MillerEP 30494]

Semper Fi brothers!

 

https://taskandpurpose.com/sailors-marines-beer-iceland/

 

 

US Troops Deploy ‘Overwhelming Force’ Against Iceland’s Beer Supplies

By JARED KELLER on October 27, 2018

 

U.S. troops landed in Iceland last week ahead of the start the largest NATO military exercise since the Cold War, and apparently, they left their mark in the most appropriate way possible: by drinking every last beer in the nation’s capital.

 

A significant number of bars in downtown Reykjavík were forced to make emergency beer runs under the onslaught of thirsty American sailors and Marines in town for the start of Trident Juncture 18, Iceland Magazine reports.

 

Local media estimate that 6,000 and 7,000 U.S. military personnel exhausted beer cellars across the Icelandic capital in the span of a single weekend.

 

The details from Iceland Magazine are, frankly, hilarious (emphasis ours):

 

The local news site Vísir reports that the brewery Ölgerð Egils Skallagrímssonar, which makes the popular Gull, had to send out emergency supplies to the bars. According to the sources of Vísir, the soldiers preferred local beers over imports and were very willing to sample different microbrews as well as the more popular standard lagers.

 

The local blogger Eiríkur Jónsson spoke to restaurateurs who said they had never experienced a similar situation. Bar owners who ran out of beer tried to solve the issue by borrowing from bars which were better stocked, while members of the delivery team from Ölgerðin were called out to help the bar owners cope, but “they were fighting an overwhelming force,” as Eiríkur puts it.

 

Nearly 50,000 troops from 29 NATO allies (plus Sweden and Finland) are participating in Trident Juncture 18, backed up by 65 naval vessels, 150 aircraft, and more than 10,000 vehicles — all of which makes for thirsty work. And iff anything, Trident Juncture will leave NATO leaders with one important strategic conclusion: When all else fails, you can always drink the enemy under the table.

 

 

[elfenix 34331]

iceland is probably wondering if they can get on the schedule in perpetuity

[Stoogey 219]

Iceland is probably thankful the marines weren't hungry for kæstur hákarl (fermented shark - as in a 400 hundred year old shark - which is a traditional delicacy).

[Fudge Nuggets 19211]

This reminds me of the time we had a golf group of about 20 and wiped out one course’s entire beer supply before the last group reached the 12th hole.

[Armybrat 40874]

Friend of mine went on a group of 12 golf trip to Vegas via SWA and drank all the beer on the plane.

[Native Horn 3512]

4 hours ago, Fudge Nuggets said:

This reminds me of the time we had a golf group of about 20 and wiped out one course’s entire beer supply before the last group reached the 12th hole.

Thank you for your service.

[Guest]

Son is serving with Nato troops in Poland.  Judging from his photos, their operation is slightly more subdued, although the supply is also incredibly high. In the last month he has done oktoberfestin Munich and visited Pilzn in the Czech Republic, among other ‘missions.’

When i get sick of his glorious photos of historic and beautifully crafted brews, I just send a photo of a Whataburger.  

That shuts him up for a few days.

 

[Eastwood 4394]

This reminds me of the time we had a golf group of about 20 and wiped out one course’s entire beer supply before the last group reached the 12th hole.

More likely that they cut you off so there weren't 20 raging drunk assholes at the 19th hole.

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

22 minutes ago, Eastwood said:

5 hours ago, Fudge Nuggets said:

This reminds me of the time we had a golf group of about 20 and wiped out one course’s entire beer supply before the last group reached the 12th hole.

More likely that they cut you off so there weren't 20 raging drunk assholes at the 19th hole.

Damn, yer the wet blanket now aren't you.

[phdhorn 6224]

23 minutes ago, Eastwood said:

5 hours ago, Fudge Nuggets said:

This reminds me of the time we had a golf group of about 20 and wiped out one course’s entire beer supply before the last group reached the 12th hole.

More likely that they cut you off so there weren't 20 raging drunk assholes at the 19th hole.

A golf course without this?  Pray tell, does such a thing exist, and where would it be?

[Fudge Nuggets 19211]

2 minutes ago, phdhorn said:

A golf course without this?  Pray tell, does such a thing exist, and where would it be?

We were in Thailand so  I can guarantee they were out and weren't cutting off anyone.  When we finished up there was plenty of hard liquor to go around at the clubhouse so being served wasn't a problem.

[Your Mom 4843]

Been drinking bars dry since 1775 in Tun Tavern. Simper Fi bitches!

 

[Eastwood 4394]

35 minutes ago, phdhorn said:

A golf course without this?  Pray tell, does such a thing exist, and where would it be?

[Leeroy Jenkins 2411]

From what I recall during my time in Iceland is that the locals don’t drink much beer. They prefer the hard stuff. 

And they can hold their liquor. 

[Paco 1934]

Goddamn that makes me proud. Semper Fi Leathernecks!

[usmc0331horn 965]

It's getting dusty in here.