We Band of Brothers.
Well, not exactly like Henry V or the HBO series, but you get the point. As the hours are winding down where we are, I want to give a shout out to my friends, the Commanders of Club 3916 - a truly great group of guys who all got along with each other under less than optimal conditions. Some I've mentioned here before. I don't have the time or space to tell you about all of them, but they are unique, professional, and a load of fun. The laughs don't stop, especially from Mark who is a NCIS agent in civilian life and a former teacher. He says he has ADD. He thinks I might have it too. He says he has ADD.
Doug is an instructor at the Naval War College, he has taught me more than just what a scapular is. He lives in Newport and I'm certain the family and I will venture up there for a visit some time. Rich is a character, a former Marine and now a senior executive with the IRS - he says he is on our side though, an advocate for us. He folded my laundry this morning, how many people can say an IRS agent did that? Jeff, Alec, Drew, and Bob will be with me in the 'Stan, but at a different base. Hopefully, we'll bump into each other once in a while. Drew is the ultimate Supply Officer, he finds the parts, knows how to solve a problem, and is always pulling something out of his bag of tricks. While we are eating MRE's and sand in the desert, he has a pizza and Starbucks delivered. No one can figure it out. Buck is another one, he separated from us a week or so ago and is probably poolside in Bahrain. Many of the guys work or drill out of DC, we are looking forward to seeing each other when we get back. For the rest of the guys, training, meals, downtime, everything seems more enjoyable in your company - I am proud to serve with you. We're in the navy and therefore will all meet up again sometime down the road.
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What an enjoyable reading ! Isn't it wonderful how a group of oustanding guys from different but related backgrounds have bonded together to do their duty in far away places. Its what makes our country and our people great! May you all perform to the best of your abilities and return to your loved ones safely taking pride in a job well done! May all of the rest of us (Americans all) be thankful for what you are doing and what you will have accomplished in the quest for Freedom. God Bless The Troops!
Hi Uncle Ithan,
I must say that I am reading this at my desk at work (busy day - kidding) and I have cracked up out loud quite a few times. I think my favorite is hanging up side down. Did anyone throw up? Some people get motion sickness. Where are you off to now, final destination yet? I didnt even know that there were wild dogs, wouldnt we call them wolves? Actually I think I saw a wild dog in Italy once. Oh well. I am glad that you are finding things funny and meeting up with old friends. Its always nice to meet up with old friends, however on better terms would be more fun.
Anyway, mom and I visited Aaron this past weekend. He is so funny. You may have a hole in your wall to patch up when you come home, do they teach you how to dry wall over there? He is getting a little wild, but hysterical. I think he might be a little terror, but a really cute one. He also loves the plunger, who knows why. He likes to throw things and just loves to eat. Somehow he always comes to me when he wants something, I wonder why (fast learner). And when mom and I were leaving he threw a little fit and said "no bye bye". It was so cute.
Eventually I am going to stay over for a night or two with Stacey as she likes the company, however she has been really busy every weekend. Mom and I are meeting her and Aaron for dinner again this weekend.
About me...mom and I went shopping this weekend as well. I needed some new work out outfits. Its always more fun when you look cute! Thats about all for now.
Talk to you soon, stay safe, especially running with guns.
xoxo
Hi Ithan,
I will be going to spend time with Stacey and Aaron tomorrow evening, weather permitting... small amount of snow predicted for during the day. Hopefully not a lot, because I am looking forward to seeing them.
Thanks for the blog entries - glad you are meeting up with old friends and making new ones. I am not surprised that you are (you are irresistable, after all...,) but I better understand how you feel about the military and its hard-working people through your entries.
PS. When you get back to SBHS, maybe the bio teachers can help you learn the difference between a goat and a sheep.
Jane
Goat and a sheep...I'd say mules are far more important. Sorry, you know I had to go there!
Hanging upside down in a Humvee sounds better than our Instuctional Development Day with a continuation Tuesday 2:30pm or is that 14:30?
Presidents day - 68 degrees here today?????
Bob Johnson broke his wrist falling while playing tennis on vacation.
10 pins and a plate. Ouch!
Don't believe Karen and Jane. There was no nudity in the dance performance just alot of swinging pocket watches or maybe I just need new glasses.
College shopping with Anne to start again. Going to see Wells College on Lake Cayuga.
Don't forget to augment individually.
Take care, Terry
Glad to see that your family is being well taken care of while you are gone. Important for them and for you. Thank God for families.
Nice dinner last night with Craig C. and another retired O-6 that you probably don't know. Lots of horror stories about federal government employees. I hope they aren't involved in supporting your group in Afghanistan.
Stay safe.
Hey!
It's great to hear about this stuff and these interesting people. About Mark, the NCIS guy? All I can think of is one of "my five", if you know what I mean, and one I forgot was MARK HARMON, former UCLA quarterback and current actor on NCIS. I actually had a picture of him from Life Magazine on my bedroom wall when I was young and impressionable. Does your buddy look anything like him and is he available? (JK or LOL or whatever it is the kiddies text these days...)
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