Coast Guardsman in Bahrain basically a war hero, friends on Facebook report
MANAMA, Bahrain — After frequently referring to himself as “Ya Boi” and “Sniper Coastie" on Facebook, friends of a 23-year-old Coast Guardsman deployed to Bahrain are pretty sure he's a total war hero, sources confirmed today.
“You wouldn’t believe the day I had — let’s just say I keep defending our native soil, holding down the fort, and making sure those who are out to harm us don’t get even close to our homeland,” Boatswains Mate Third Class Mike Bevins wrote in his most recent post.
Comments from family include “So brave!” from his Aunt Margie and “Semper Paratus my little hero!” followed by seven heart emojis from his mother.
“Every day is a challenge,” said Bevins when referring to an ATFP (Anti-Terrorist Force Protection) watch for eight hours while carrying 3 knives, a bullet proof vest, and holding an M-16. “When the weather is 120 degrees and danger could come at any moment — Ya Boi has gotta stay focused,” Bevins posted on Tuesday, before ordering two Big Mac meals from McDona…
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