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Offline BlueJ1

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Im going to Afghanistan
« on: March 15, 2008, 12:00:38 AM »
My orders came in today. I had decided against volunteering for a billet to Iraq a little while ago. Today I got told that Im going to Afghanistan. I leave in late June for my Army training in Washington for awhile. Then fly to Kuwait, then on to Afghanistan for a year. Im assigned to armored support, in other words convoy duty. Told my parents and my girl. They taking it as I expected they would. Not quite sure what to think of it all yet myself. Hasnt sunk in yet. I'll make sure to try to drop in as much as I can. Thought Id tell yall so you dont think of me as gone missing when the time comes.

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Offline DiabloTX

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Re: Im going to Afghanistan
« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2008, 12:09:15 AM »
Good luck Blue and watch your bellybutton over there.  Thank you for your service!

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Just seems like yesterday you were wet behind the ears and was all curious about what bootcamp would be like.
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Offline rabbidrabbit

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Re: Im going to Afghanistan
« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2008, 12:10:34 AM »
Training at Ft. Lewis?
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Re: Im going to Afghanistan
« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2008, 12:13:21 AM »
Quote from: rabbidrabbit on March 15, 2008, 12:10:34 AM
Training at Ft. Lewis?

Maybe. I know the answer but Im not sure how much Im allowed to disclose.
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Offline BlueJ1

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Re: Im going to Afghanistan
« Reply #4 on: March 15, 2008, 12:14:11 AM »
Quote from: DiabloTX on March 15, 2008, 12:09:15 AM
Good luck Blue and watch your bellybutton over there.  Thank you for your service!

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Just seems like yesterday you were wet behind the ears and was all curious about what bootcamp would be like.

I'll always be wet behind the ears. And thank you sir.
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Re: Im going to Afghanistan
« Reply #5 on: March 15, 2008, 12:16:58 AM »
Take care..
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Re: Im going to Afghanistan
« Reply #6 on: March 15, 2008, 12:23:31 AM »
Yeah BlueJ, take care over there and THANKS.

It really does seem like yesterday when you first joined. Hope all is well, sir. <S>
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Re: Im going to Afghanistan
« Reply #7 on: March 15, 2008, 12:27:55 AM »
Quote from: NUKE on March 15, 2008, 12:23:31 AM
Yeah BlueJ, take care over there and THANKS.

It really does seem like yesterday when you first joined. Hope all is well, sir. <S>

I started playing when I was 14. 6 years ago. Never ventured to the BBS until 04'. Im 20 now and get to spend my 21st in a combat zone in a 3rd world country. We went to war with Afghanistan when I was in 9th grade. Now I'll be there. Crazy how time flies.
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Offline Holden McGroin

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Re: Im going to Afghanistan
« Reply #8 on: March 15, 2008, 12:39:51 AM »
Quote from: BlueJ1 on March 15, 2008, 12:27:55 AM
Im 20 now and get to spend my 21st in a combat zone in a 3rd world country.

Not sure if Afganistan even qualifies as third world... might be a few pegs farther down the scale.  Good luck, be careful and <S>
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Offline LePaul

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Re: Im going to Afghanistan
« Reply #9 on: March 15, 2008, 12:43:00 AM »
You never know when your call to arms will come.  You've got some time to collect your thoughts, make some plans and enjoy family.  Be careful over there.
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Offline gpwurzel

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Re: Im going to Afghanistan
« Reply #10 on: March 15, 2008, 01:01:42 AM »
<S> Bluej - be careful, keep your head down and shoot straight should the need arise fella.

Thank you for your service,


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Offline Xargos

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Re: Im going to Afghanistan
« Reply #11 on: March 15, 2008, 01:03:58 AM »
Stay safe.  And I'll pray for your healthy return.
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Re: Im going to Afghanistan
« Reply #12 on: March 15, 2008, 01:07:19 AM »
<S> Blue!  :salute
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Re: Im going to Afghanistan
« Reply #13 on: March 15, 2008, 01:13:51 AM »
Good luck,Stay alert and stay safe.

And stay in touch keeping us posted as to the real deal over there.

No better history is written then by those who are living it.

Gods speed <S>
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Offline Tarmac

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Re: Im going to Afghanistan
« Reply #14 on: March 15, 2008, 01:14:43 AM »
Lucky bastard; could be going to Iraq like me.   :)

Stay safe and have fun. 
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