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Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.  Our Thanksgiving dinner here was actually pretty good.  The task force chain of command served dinner for everybody on the base, which was a nice touch, something we used to do for Christmas dinner during December drills back in Ohio.  We had turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, green beans, stuffing, gravy, and a variety of pies (and sweet potatoes, but I'm not a fan of those).  The pie was quite good, the rest was ok, but not great (it's not home).  It was nice, though, and everybody at dinner was in good spirits.  It's a bit cheesy, but although we weren't with our families, we were all eating dinner together as a family here, which was pretty cool.

Not much else new to report.  Had a pretty busy day today running around looking at holes in the ground.  Other than that, just trying to stay out of trouble, keep my guys safe, and get the job done until we can get home.  I know I have a lot to be thankful for this year, even though this certainly isn't where I thought I'd be spending Thanksgiving while I was with my family a year ago.

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Published Thursday, November 25, 2004 1:45 PM by ssmith

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ssmith said:

Steve,
Just to say we love you . . . miss you. Glad we could talk to you today as we shared our meal, made it that much more special.
November 25, 2004 8:09 PM
 

ssmith said:

Steve:

Please pass on my wish for a happy thanksgiving to you and all of your soldiers. This clearly is a tough time but I am thankful we have great people like you and the soldiers you lead. Good luck, God Speed and Stay Safe.

Kevin O'Meara
CPT, QM
US Army
November 25, 2004 11:49 PM
 

ssmith said:

hi, jess glad you made it safe and sound
278 rct/42nd mps
November 26, 2004 7:41 PM
 

ssmith said:

Just found this website when I was looking for photos and info on FOB Caldwell. My husband is currently stationed there, Cpt. Don Reeves. It was really interesting to get some detailed info about the actual area that he is living in. We talk often, but mostly about family issues or how much we miss each other. So, I am printing out some of your blogs to put in our scrapbook. Thanks again for this site. Take care and come home safe to your family.
November 27, 2004 12:43 AM

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About ssmith

Enlisted in 1995. Basic at Ft Sill. AIT at Ft Jackson (75F). Served in Ohio National Guard. Went through ROTC program at Ohio State University and received 2LT commission in 1997, Engineer branch. Spent about 4 years in 16th Engineer Brigade in Ohio National Guard, then moved far from nearest unit and went into Inactive National Guard, and eventually Individual Ready Reserve. Called up from IRR in 2004 for duty in Iraq (Engineer Platoon Leader with 1st ID). Made it home in 2005. Resigned commission as a CPT in December 2005.