R and R
Finally, time to catch my breath and maybe update the BLOG. Home in Ft. Begining, GA. It seemed like I got a quick trip out of theatre, as the only place we really sat at for a while was in the customs funnel at Kuwait. But even that wasn't all that bad as we knew that the next bus ride would take us to the Airport. Whew, a long deployment with 8 months down and an end in site. In the latest news, and as published in the Army Times and other news (link to news) that the unit I am with will be extended 10 (or so) days. I cannot believe the fussing that this has created amongst some people both here and over there. (I'll get started on Over There in a coming blog.) 10 days, big deal. We're the active duty guys. Suck it up as it is still a lot sooner than when we thought we would be expected home. [C]
My plan is to take have enough time to say hello to my friends with plenty of time left for my family and to relax in the comfort of an everyday life ... for 15 days. Not that I feel like I need to catch up, more like I want to just live normal for a few days. In e-mails and IM's to the wife and conversations with your battle buddies you spend time chating about those things you miss the most from home. What's strange is the things you miss as soon as you get back home. An example; getting woke up occassionally from the outgoing fire in the middle of the night from the "Big Guns".
Anyhow, I'm back on the radar. So if you are getting ready to go, and have any questions ... send me a note. I'll try to hook you up as much as possible.
More to follow.
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