Month: December 2008

I first joined the military in 1981 and have 13 years of military service. This is the first Christmas that I have been away from my family on Christmas. I missed them terribly. I hope that this doesn’t become routine. But we’re through it now so on we go. A445 Iraq 08-09 – 323 Christmas … Read more

SSG Smith in full battle rattle 2 Originally uploaded by smittie Yesterday I was informed that I have been selected for promotion to Staff Sergeant. According to my Team SGT, who spoke with the Brigade, tells me that I was made up to Staff Sergeant as of 15 Dec. The orders promoting me to Staff … Read more

I went running this morning. 4 miles. Good time but it was pretty painful. I always hate getting back into shape. Why that doesn’t motivate me to stay in shape, I’m not sure. We last went out on a mission on XX Nov. What is that, almost two weeks now. There’s not a lot to … Read more