Goin to Afghanistan

[Masherbrum]

In each of his 12 years service he covers 1% of the Earths countries, I'm impressed.

 

[CHAPPY]

  Brad and be safe we shall keep the light on for ya.

[xbrit]

To be honest 12% isn't too much really, that's only around 24 countries. So he only needs to visit 2 countries a year, my response was more an offhanded remark. Personally I visited a lot more with sometimes more than 2 countries a month and I'm sure some guys here have done more. I finished up with a total of 22% visited mainly from the backend of a C-130.
No matter about any of this though, Brad just wanted to let his friends know that he was going to be gone and I'm sure most, if not all of us, wish him well and hope for a safe return.

[TOMCAT21]

be safe Brad.

[pipz]

I'm sure most, if not all of us, wish him well and hope for a safe return.

Rite on! 

Pipz

[Ciaphas]

It's pointless to discuss this with anyone here. I think that there is a disconnect in the communication. I have never and will never wish the this guy anything other than a safe trip and a speedy homecoming.

I find it kind of strange that the majority think I am putting this guy on trial. It's his own comments that are the reason for the continuation of this thread. It's as if you all read his first post and then nothing else he has stated.

[rvflyer]

What a bunch of hooey being posted here, the information brad posted is  all over the news here locally, I am only 15 miles from where brad lives and it is always broadcast the times of the guards deployment.The news is always there to see them off and welcome them home, What is the difference.
When I went to Vietnam everyone one knew of our coming and going.

<S> Brad from a neighbour.

[Masherbrum]

What a bunch of hooey being posted here, the information brad posted is  all over the news here locally, I am only 15 miles from where brad lives and it is always broadcast the times of the guards deployment.The news is always there to see them off and welcome them home, What is the difference.
When I went to Vietnam everyone one knew of our coming and going.

<S> Brad from a neighbour.

rv.   Thanks for serving and being "In Country".   If I'm ever out there again, all rounds are on me.         

[MjTalon]

Now now, soembody needs a hug! 


On a serious note, Take care Brad. See you when you return sir, best of luck. 

I plan on enlisting in the Army in 2010. Just recently graduated from my Military Academy at Ft. Gordon but i can relate sir.  Thanks for protecting this country sir, you have my utmost respect. 

[xbrit]

What a bunch of hooey being posted here, the information brad posted is  all over the news here locally, I am only 15 miles from where brad lives and it is always broadcast the times of the guards deployment.The news is always there to see them off and welcome them home, What is the difference.

Same around this area RV, our local Guard just returned and prior to them leaving it was on TV and in newspapers for months beforehand about deployment dates and scheduled return.

[rvflyer]

rv.   Thanks for serving and being "In Country".   If I'm ever out there again, all rounds are on me.         

And I well hold you to that  Mashebrum :-) <S>

[brad13]

wow. Huge thanks to all you guts for backing me! I really appreciate it. I just got one thing to say to ciaphas and that's BRAVO! You've made your self look like a complete love muffin. I'm not in the wrong at all for posted the deployment date. Your just a troll looking for someone to cyber bully but you got called out on it. All I wanted to do was notify my fellow AHers I wasn't going to be here for them to shhot me down. :-) Again thank you to those of you who supported me! It shows your guys respect and care. Thanks again all.! <<S>>

[xbrit]

It's pointless to discuss this with anyone here. I think that there is a disconnect in the communication. I have never and will never wish the this guy anything other than a safe trip and a speedy homecoming.

I find it kind of strange that the majority think I am putting this guy on trial. It's his own comments that are the reason for the continuation of this thread. It's as if you all read his first post and then nothing else he has stated.

So all the comments you aimed at him and the Guard in general really meant "I wish you well". Here are a few of you comments chering him and the guard on:

Nice OPSEC. You should know better than to post this. You must be a guard guy.

** Yeah, the only military in Salem, Oregon is the Army National Guard. **

Figures.

Figures it would come from a weekend warrior.

These reflect well on your attitude towards Guard members who also serve this country.

 

[Ciaphas]

See Rule #4

[zoozoo]

 
Good Luck