ok, so I guess I’ll start writing again …it’s been a long time, but now I am gearing up to head back to Afghanistan again this fall–this time it’s a 6 month tour….another month of Army training at Ft. Dix, NJ….basically the same stuff I went thru at Ft. Bragg back in 07–I guess they cut out a lot of the BS and are focusing on the main skills needed for combat….I found out I will be sent out to a Fire Base–kinda like a FOB but smaller, and I will be working with Special Forces teams…of course, my main mission is to be a mechanic…from what I am hearing I will be working on Humm-vees and ATVs(all terrain vehicles) like 4-wheelers…this trip should be very interesting as well…more “in the thick of it” type duty…although, I am told we do not go out on missions unless we volunteer–that’s a good thing, but I have a feeling if I think the team needs me outside the wire I will volunteer with enthusiasm…that’s just part of being on a team…so, as I start my process of preparing to leave Italy I will keep you all informed on the happenings…love you and miss you all…talk to you soon
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