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Iraqi Blogger

Happy New Year!  I'll write more about my current situation when I have more time.  For now, here's a blogger from Baghdad I just ran across and thought others might find interesting to read.
Published Saturday, January 01, 2005 11:13 AM by ssmith

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ssmith said:

Welcome Back Steve. Stop over by Asp.Net and say hi to the moderators when you get a chance.
January 9, 2005 8:52 AM
 

ssmith said:

I have a question Steve...

Your site has been helpful in educationg me about the IRR call up incident. Anyway, I am currently in the Army Reserve and have less than a year left before my 6 year requiremtns are up. Should I go to IRR? Am I going to be recalled? My MOS is 77W, the water purification. Should I be worried? I already served in OIF 1 for 14 months. I am really stressed and worried that I might get sent back. I am going to graduate with biochemistry degree soon, and I am applying to med schools this year. Right now, I can't focus worrying about this. What should I do? Should I email the congress lady and ask for approval for dismissal? Thanks!
January 12, 2005 2:24 AM
 

ssmith said:

James...please wait while I grab a tissue...I feel a tear coming...

Wait...Stop! Ruck up, suck up, and move out Soldier! No sniveling, whining, or crying...don't be a pu**y!
January 15, 2005 3:26 PM
 

TrackBack said:

Steve "Army Steve" Smith is back in the USA, and has posted a link to an Iraqi blogger, Ali in Baghdad,...
January 7, 2005 2:08 AM
 

TrackBack said:

Steve "Army Steve" Smith is back in the USA, and has posted a link to an Iraqi blogger, Ali in Baghdad,...
February 2, 2005 3:19 PM

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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.