Top Posted June 11, 2007 Posted June 11, 2007 Just checking in, wish I could post about my fishing but when its 110 and your in a freaking Desert there isn't much fishing to report on, for the past week I have been recieving a lot of training on different things, its HOT, and when you add your protective vest they estimate the temp at our skin to be in the 140-150 degree range. I am being honest here y'all I haven't EVER been as hot as I was during some of this training. They do a very good job of making us comfortable but some of this training you just have to do outside and there isn't anything you can do about it. I ended up getting severely dehydrated but I pulled thru just fine, didn't think I would for two days though ahahaha but luckily or unluckily depending on who you are I pulled thru just fine. right now we are having a SEVERE dust storm... 50-60 mph winds and the sand is reaching areas you do NOT want sand to be in... we do Physical Training on non training days at 0500 and I have been doing a LOT of running. I have my two mile run time down to 15:20 which for a 40 year old fart isn't too bad I guess... I just figured that with me doing some of the things I have to do over the next 15 months I had better be in some of the best shape of my life... my life depends on it literally... I guess my mission has changed a bit and I am going to be going on some convoys. anyways... hope things are going well for everyone and next week when I get settled in up in Iraq I will start posting some pictures... right now I have to use an internet cafe and it costs $5.00 an hour and you can't use USB ports or anything... GRRRRRR AL Quote
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted June 11, 2007 Posted June 11, 2007 Al, do you have a mailing address yet in case members want to send you something? Thanks for checking in, keep your head low and let all your brothers there know that we at BR are behind you 100% Hoo-Ah Quote
Deb Posted June 11, 2007 Posted June 11, 2007 Good to hear from you, strange I was thinking about you this weekend...While standing for the National Anthem at the Busch race. I had tears streaming down my cheeks. (I can act so tough but deep down...) anyway, my husband looked at me and asked what was wrong. Wrong???The fact that I was there enjoying life thanks to all you guys and gals putting your life on the line for ME??? Seeing the Sceaming Eagles was soooo cool! To you and all the rest, GOD speed!. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Maybe we can all dedicate a bass to you each time we go out. Small consulation but something anyway. Take care....How's your family doing? deb Quote
Guest the_muddy_man Posted June 11, 2007 Posted June 11, 2007 hEY YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS, GET BACK SAFE MAN. hEY CAN YOU pm ME A MAILING ADRESS Quote
Top Posted June 11, 2007 Author Posted June 11, 2007 Believe it or not I don't know what the address is hahaha I will have to email my wife to send it to me... things needed here are basically ANYTHING music and movies... the selection here is TERRIBLE... I am on hold buying things because they still have to fly me up into Iraq so I can't have a lot of baggage... just my ruck and duffle and that is it... I emailed the BPS in Savannah and asked them for a cloth sign or something to decorate my CHU (where I will live) and the manager there said he would make SOMETHING happen... very pleased at that positive response... other than that... please pm me and I will give you my address as soon as I can... I am supposed to fly sometime this week and I still have a bit more training to go thru so it might be a while... anyways. thanks for all the positive reinforcement... sometimes this gets real old and to know people appreciate what we are doing DOES make it better... AL Quote
Super User Catt Posted June 12, 2007 Super User Posted June 12, 2007 Dude all you guys/gals are in our hearts & on our minds daily Mecri Beau Coup (Thank You Large) Quote
alhuff Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 SFC_AL, you all are in my prayers and thanks for all you do and have done. What unit are you in and whats your MOS? I was in the Signal Corps supporting the 1st Cav DV at Ft. Hood from 95-98, I EST'ed in 99. I did a few taining rotations in NTC and the heat is no joke. Hooah, Alfred Huff Quote
msmonroe Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 Well, the anniversary of D Day rolled around and I spend the evening on my butt watching several documentaries on the invasion of Normandy. I couldn't help thinking of you and all of the brothers and sisters in arms. Thank you all for your service. Prayers to you and your family. - Matt Quote
Pond-Pro Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 Im glad there are people like you that risk their lives to protect people like us. Thanks a bunch! Also thanks for the report! Quote
Troutfisher Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 Im glad there are people like you that risk their lives to protect people like us. Thanks a bunch! Also thanks for the report! Agreed. Quote
Super User Matt Fly Posted June 14, 2007 Super User Posted June 14, 2007 AL, Just keep checking in. Godspeed, and thanks. Matt Quote
Guest avid Posted June 15, 2007 Posted June 15, 2007 No fishing? Don't you wish you were in the Navy? Just kidding dude, stay safe, drink lots of water, and come home safe. Quote
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