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Title: Long time coming.....
Post by: Jollyroger on December 11, 2003, 03:43:14 AM
Well,  for those of you who remember me.....  I will be returning from the "Real" war in another week.  Although I will only be home for 2 weeks of leave.

The war here is not exactly what you have been told at home.  We are mostly doing quite well now.  We've launched new offensives to take the fight to the enemy.  As I'm sure most of you heard, we took out over 40 enemy Fedayeen when they tried to ambush a convoy.  Actually we were ready for them and they were not ready for the M1's and Bradley's we had lying in wait.

My final redeployment will be in April, so I probably won't see any of you till then.  I do look forward to flying with you all again in the virtual skies where the only real wounds are to our pride.  I've lost 4 good friends to combat and that is 4 too many.

I wish you all a Merry Christmas.

SSG Richard Lakely
aka Jolly
Title: Long time coming.....
Post by: sling322 on December 11, 2003, 06:26:35 AM
Jolly

Give 'em hell over there and stay safe.
Title: Long time coming.....
Post by: Replicant on December 11, 2003, 08:57:56 AM
Heya Jolly!

Good to see you 'here'!  Hope all is well and make sure you enjoy your leave!  Good luck and hope to see you back in the Hornets soon!

Title: Long time coming.....
Post by: Shane on December 11, 2003, 09:31:16 AM
enjoy your trip home... stay safe wherever you're at.
Title: Long time coming.....
Post by: dogsnot on December 11, 2003, 10:32:23 AM
keep your head down your spirits up and give em hell.  You are appreciated.   Big my friend.

snot
Title: Long time coming.....
Post by: mauser on December 11, 2003, 10:39:14 AM
sir, stay safe and have a good journey / stay back home!

mauser
Title: Long time coming.....
Post by: NUTTZ on December 11, 2003, 06:51:11 PM
Jolly, My heart is with you and all the troops out there.

Having met you IRL I think you'll do just fine, and I am proud to have you on our side, I feel much safer.

Good luck and God speed.

Your Friend
NUTTZ
Dave Flora
Title: Long time coming.....
Post by: Arlo on December 11, 2003, 06:56:53 PM
You just make sure you get back in one piece. Spread the same sentiment to all of your buddies there with ya.
Title: Long time coming.....
Post by: Wolfala on December 11, 2003, 07:32:48 PM
Heya J,

We've already talked about too much crap during the last 9 months. Just make it through next friday and the next 2 weeks with the family are a cake walk. I'll TTY when you land - be safe sir.



Wolfala
Title: Long time coming.....
Post by: Slash27 on December 12, 2003, 01:23:17 AM
Stay safe and thank you for all you do. Give'em hell <>
Title: Long time coming.....
Post by: rob53 on December 12, 2003, 03:23:16 AM
Jolly.......Glad to hear you're ok.  :aok

Stay safe and be careful.......

My brother is coming back in January from there for a couple of weeks leave.......he usually has some good stories, sure you do too.  

Take Care!!!


Rob53
The Flying Circus
Title: Long time coming.....
Post by: beemer on December 12, 2003, 03:42:39 AM
*****S***** Jolly
Title: Long time coming.....
Post by: Toad on December 12, 2003, 08:42:13 AM
Best Wishes to you and yours for a great leave during the holiday season.

Thank you for your service. Please relay my thanks to your fellow soldiers when you get back in the war zone.

Title: Long time coming.....
Post by: Furball on December 12, 2003, 11:28:43 AM
jolly! great to hear from you, glad you are safe!
Title: Long time coming.....
Post by: AKSnake on December 12, 2003, 05:30:00 PM
For sure the media can't let on that you all might be accomplishing something good. Nuff said there.
Stay safe and let the rest over there know that they have a lot of support at home.
Snake
Title: Long time coming.....
Post by: Belle on December 12, 2003, 05:56:04 PM
ya!
Title: Long time coming.....
Post by: dtango on December 13, 2003, 12:02:50 AM
Jolly:

Best wishes to you and yours during Christmas.  To you and all our fine men and women serving our country like it was said of George Washington you all are indeed first in the hearts of your countrymen.

Tango
Title: Long time coming.....
Post by: wklink on December 13, 2003, 12:38:29 AM
Hey Jolly, knew you were coming back even if it was for a couple of weeks.  

Enjoy the time with the family.  Will look for you here and of course with the JG26 (IL2) family.
Title: Re: Long time coming.....
Post by: Fariz on December 13, 2003, 11:12:30 AM
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Originally posted by Jollyroger
Well,  for those of you who remember me.....


Nice to hear you are ok Jolly :)
Title: Long time coming.....
Post by: B17Skull12 on December 13, 2003, 11:39:19 AM
Welcome back
Title: Long time coming.....
Post by: RTR on December 13, 2003, 11:43:08 AM
<> Jolly, and ty.

Skull........you are an idiot.

RTR
Title: Long time coming.....
Post by: Glasses on December 13, 2003, 12:41:25 PM
Skull please edit your post man.  

Jolly stay safe
Title: Long time coming.....
Post by: B17Skull12 on December 13, 2003, 01:10:18 PM
Quote
Originally posted by RTR

Skull........you are an idiot.

RTR
you must be the last person to realize it
Title: Long time coming.....
Post by: lord dolf vader on December 13, 2003, 02:33:04 PM
the single successfull mission/ambush was all over the news.


along with the almost total lack of bodies or wounded.


sorry man its not quite like you have been told.


whats the re up bonus up to now :)
Title: Long time coming.....
Post by: Gwjr2 on December 13, 2003, 06:06:26 PM
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the single successfull mission/ambush was all over the news. along with the almost total lack of bodies or wounded. sorry man its not quite like you have been told.  
 lord dolf vader


, so your calling Jolly a liar?  I dont see you with your prettythang on the line every day, People like you make me sick....



Give em hell Jolly and stay safe well see ya when you get home :aok
Title: Long time coming.....
Post by: sling322 on December 14, 2003, 10:31:08 AM
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Originally posted by lord dolf vader
the single successfull mission/ambush was all over the news.


along with the almost total lack of bodies or wounded.


sorry man its not quite like you have been told.


whats the re up bonus up to now :)


Way to go TOWD.  Its nice to see that your head is still firmly lodged in your ass.
Title: Pics
Post by: Jollyroger on December 14, 2003, 01:48:16 PM
For those of you that are interested.  I've collected about 300+ photos of the operations I've been on here.  If any of you would like to view them, just post me a little note and I'll start sending them in after I settle back in at home.


Jolly
Title: Pics
Post by: Jollyroger on December 14, 2003, 01:49:16 PM
For those of you that are interested.  I've collected about 300+ photos of the operations I've been on here.  If any of you would like to view them, just post me a little note and I'll start sending them in after I settle back in at home.


Jolly


P.s.  I'm here, you're not...... Need I say more?
Title: Re: Pics
Post by: mold on December 14, 2003, 01:52:47 PM
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Originally posted by Jollyroger
For those of you that are interested.  I've collected about 300+ photos of the operations I've been on here.  If any of you would like to view them, just post me a little note and I'll start sending them in after I settle back in at home.


Jolly--

Let me know if you want to put the pics up on the web, I have some space.  <> to you.
Title: Pics.
Post by: Jollyroger on December 14, 2003, 01:58:45 PM
Sure, sounds like a plan...

Send me your E-Mail address at


richard.lakely@us.army.mil and I'll get with you as soon as I can.  I fly out of Iraq in Wednesday and I should be home by Friday.


Jolly
Title: Long time coming.....
Post by: mold on December 14, 2003, 02:34:35 PM
OK, you got mail Jolly.