Hey all,
Sorry it's taken so long to get on here and post but I've had 15 months worth of "Honey Do's" to catch up on. Anyway, I made it back safe and sound from Iraq. I had somewhere around 35 successful missions, some of which were 2 or 3 weeks long. We saw some pretty awesome stuff. I plan to post some of the pictures I got. I pretty much got to do every job in every truck. Driver, gunner, dismount, and truck commander. In a Hummer, an MRAP, an ASV, an LMTV, and a Caiman. The ASV was my usual truck and by far my favorite. It had the most Firepower and almost the best armor. The only thing more maneuverable would be a Hummer. But I'm very glad to be home with my wife and son. I've started working back at Fort Chaffee some and I've put in for one of the Full-Time jobs at Range Control. I just can't stand the though of working in the civilian world. I can't see a production deadline or an OSHA inspection as a Life or Death issue anymore. If nothing blows up unexpectedly and nobody's bleeding it's a pretty darn good day in my book.
But I just wanted to let everybody know I was back safe and sound. And that I hope to be able to get on G&G a lot more now that I'm starting to get caught up around the house.
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The essence of war is violence. Moderation in war is imbecility - John Fisher
Welcome back Rockh0und, I guess you were deployed when I joined G&G. I left western Iraq in April '07 with DoD with not much chance of going back. I reviewed your last pictures that you sent; great shots. I was in Al Anbar my entire time except when I flew into Baghdad on a C-17 night flight; then helos and C-130's from that point on. I spent about ten days at Camp Liberty and Camp Victory, boarded an Army helo where we followed the Euphrates deep into Al Anbar where I worked as a civilian with 1st Marine Logistics Group. That was October '06. The following April, I left on a C-130 from Taqaddum Air Base to Ali Al-Salem, Kuwait where I smoked my last Cuban before coming home. Thanks for your fine service. Hope to see you around.
Welcome home Rockhound. I am happy for you and your family. There are a lot of folks who would like to shake your hand and tell you thanks face to face. That goes for your wife and son as well. I wish you and your family only the best.
Welcome home and thank you for your Service to our Country.As Bro. Bob said, a soldiers wife has the toughest job in the world, Waiting and Not Knowing that her loved one is safe. Mam, you and your family have my utmost respect for your courage.
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Welcome home, and thank you for your service and commitment. And a thank you, to your family,for going thru the pain of separation, during your deployment. I'm always glad to hear that folks make it home, safe and sound. My son just got back last week, and it seemed to lift a heavy weight off my shoulders. The worry and not knowing ispretty hard to bear, especially for those of us who have been there, and done it. I'd have given anything to go myself, but it wasn't meant to be, so I've been nothing more than a spectator. I'm proud as hell, of all you young folks who decided to volunteer, and go in harm's way for our nation!
Welcome home soldier !! Your main effort now should be reintegrating back into your family life and spending quality tme with them. Let us know if there is anything we can help with, and know that we are proud of your service to our Nation !!
__________________ I keep tellin ya Doc, I'm in pretty good shape considerin the shape I'm in !!
