StrawberryFields Posted June 28, 2007 Report Posted June 28, 2007 I think you left and I see you online... How about an update when you get a few.? Quote
Outshined Posted June 28, 2007 Report Posted June 28, 2007 Sorry; I should be filling you in, shouldn't I? We reported for duty Monday, have our equipment loaded and personal bags packed, and the shipping containers left today. They have the equipment we'll need in Iraq, and will hopefully be there when we arrive. Our flight out is July 5th, so I have a week left at home. Now we begin training on weapons, convoy operations, spotting and reacting to roadside bombs and such. We'll also be working on rollover drills, where we train on how to react and escape when a vehicle is blown over onto its side or top. My ward had a farewell party for me last night, which was nice. Quote
StrawberryFields Posted July 2, 2007 Author Report Posted July 2, 2007 Now we begin training on weapons, convoy operations, spotting and reacting to roadside bombs and such. We'll also be working on rollover drills, where we train on how to react and escape when a vehicle is blown over onto its side or top.That was so nice of your ward to have a party for you. :)If I rememeber right you have been to war before. Why are they training you for safety things now? Quote
Outshined Posted July 2, 2007 Report Posted July 2, 2007 Well, bear in mind that we have plenty of soldiers in the unit who haven't been in combat yet. I believe as lessons are learned, they integrate them into training to minimize injuries and combat losses. Quote
Snow Posted July 3, 2007 Report Posted July 3, 2007 Sorry; I should be filling you in, shouldn't I? We reported for duty Monday, have our equipment loaded and personal bags packed, and the shipping containers left today. They have the equipment we'll need in Iraq, and will hopefully be there when we arrive. Our flight out is July 5th, so I have a week left at home.Now we begin training on weapons, convoy operations, spotting and reacting to roadside bombs and such. We'll also be working on rollover drills, where we train on how to react and escape when a vehicle is blown over onto its side or top.My ward had a farewell party for me last night, which was nice.Did Trident show up to wish you well? Quote
FrankJL Posted July 3, 2007 Report Posted July 3, 2007 Outshined...Your unit isn't doing an NTC rotation before you roll out??Thats odd..Most of the guard / reserve units here do NTC as an extended AT before they go.Well, bear in mind that we have plenty of soldiers in the unit who haven't been in combat yet. I believe as lessons are learned, they integrate them into training to minimize injuries and combat lossesAnd our job as NCO's is to help train the younger soldiers, and prepare them for what its really going to be like overthere. Quote
Blessed Posted July 3, 2007 Report Posted July 3, 2007 Outshined, May God keep you and yours safe and close as you are departed from one another. May God bless your troop with strength, courage and vigilence to your mission. God bless you my brother!!! Quote
Outshined Posted July 3, 2007 Report Posted July 3, 2007 Outshined...Your unit isn't doing an NTC rotation before you roll out??Thats odd..Most of the guard / reserve units here do NTC as an extended AT before they go.Our HQ unit went through Ft Hood; they move on to Kuwait this weekend. We are being sent (of all places) to Camp Shelby Mississippi for MOB training. I appreciate everyone's good wishes and kind words. Thanks, guys. Quote
Outshined Posted July 4, 2007 Report Posted July 4, 2007 Did Trident show up to wish you well?No; I'm sure he was somewhere hiking with one of those 300-pound rucksacks he told us about... Quote
FrankJL Posted July 4, 2007 Report Posted July 4, 2007 300lbs ruck sack? I'm jealous... Most I ever did was prob about 115 for 3 miles, and I about died at the end.. Quote
the Ogre Posted July 4, 2007 Report Posted July 4, 2007 Outshined: Dude, good luck. My brother's SF and has done two tours in Iraq and one in Aphganistan (and several in Kuwait before the war, he was also in GW I). He says it's boring, but then he's SF so his opinion can't be trusted. Good luck. Quote
Outshined Posted July 5, 2007 Report Posted July 5, 2007 Well, today is the day. Saying goodbye to my wife and kids today, and having a lot of those 'last' moments: last time I'll sleep in my own bed, last time I'll pet the dogs, etc... *sigh* I'll post again as soon as I can get access. You're a great bunch of people and I consider you friends. God be with you 'till we meet again, By His counsels guide, uphold you, With His sheep securely fold you: God be with you 'til we meet again Quote
StrawberryFields Posted July 5, 2007 Author Report Posted July 5, 2007 Best of Luck to you my friend. I will be continuing to pray for you and your family. Quote
shanstress70 Posted July 5, 2007 Report Posted July 5, 2007 Be safe, Outshined! You and your family are in my prayers. I appreciate the sacrifices that you and all our military people are making for our country. Quote
begood2 Posted July 5, 2007 Report Posted July 5, 2007 Best of Luck to you my friend. I will be continuing to pray for you and your family. Outshined,Best wishes! I'll keep you and your family in my prayers too! :) Quote
john doe Posted July 7, 2007 Report Posted July 7, 2007 Best of luck, outshined, and be safe. I support all you do out there. Quote
StrawberryFields Posted July 13, 2007 Author Report Posted July 13, 2007 I was just wondering about our friend..... Quote
StrawberryFields Posted August 16, 2007 Author Report Posted August 16, 2007 Just thinking about you my friend.... :) Quote
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