it's been sometime since i've updated my blog. our comm has been blocked fairly recently as of late, and if you watch the news at all, you may understand why. we've been pushing forward trying to clear more areas of insurgents, which of course means more casualties, unfortunately. september, the season of ramadan (and slightly cooler weather), has historically been a time when insurgents are more active and even though our squadron doesn't go outside the wire, we're busy prepping to support those who do.
it's also getting closer to when we go home. less than 2 months to, less than 1 for our advanced party and i've been pretty busy getting those guys prepped for redeployment. everyone's gettin' a little antsy and tensions are higher than ever. i think everyone, including yours truly, is just ready to get out of here.
on cool thing that i got to do was go on a ride around the base with the vector control guys. their job is to trap all the wild animals, jackals, hyenas, wild dogs, jungle cats, foxes, etc, that roam around the base, making sure there is no disease. i got to see many parts of the base that no one ever goes to. saw some of the russian migs that saddam tried to bury hoping that he would be able to resurrect and reuse one day. some are still half buried! we also saw some of the kids that live on the lake just on the other side of the fenceline. those guys bring them toys and water and treats. i brought them extra toothbrushes and toothpaste. i know, i'm a nerd.
4 comments:
You are not a nerd Huy, just concerned about dental hygiene! :) It seems silly that they call it redeployment. I think Trip Home sounds way better! Hang in there, and stay busy. Soon the weather will cool off a bit, and you will be doing your own Trip Home.
Thinking of you often,
Jen
Hang in there Huy! Glad to hear you are still alive and as well as you can be. New Bern is just as exciting as ever, but I'm sure it's going to take on a new feel when you get back! Do you need anything?
John
hahaha, toothbrushes & toothpaste! hahaha
H to the tRIZAN. What up dawg. Glad to hear your geneal state of well being. Glad you are handing out tooth-brushes so those kids can scrape the sand out of their teeth. Talk to you in a few!
Cheers
Sooch
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