I'm the village idiot, I don't have anything to do with this pathetic little opera, I just felt like passing through!
Smittie I’m back at Camp Adder for the weekend. I flew up on Friday. Basically, a weekend to pick up some warm clothes (the low temp forecast for the week is 30 degrees… F), sleep in a real bed, eat real food and not get stuck here for a week or more, as seems to be … Read more
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
So, it’s done. On or about January 20th, Barack Obama will become the President of the United States. I am half tempted to lower myself to the level of those who have the bumper sticker that says, “He’s not MY president.” However, I was not raised to be that arrogant or selfish. I will respect … Read more
Almost two weeks here at FOB Hunter. As we were preparing to come here we heard a lot of horror stories about the conditions here. No air conditioning. There’s air conditioning but the electricity goes out for hours and some times days at a time. There are no showers. The bugs will eat you alive. … Read more
I have arrived at what will, presumably, be our home for the foreseeable future. Many of the people in this region live in mud huts or woven reed structures. So, here I am. 300 days left on this deployment. Should be interesting.
I have arrived at a place called Camp Adder. A wonderful little desert town in the middle of nowhere. Life is quiet here, comfortable, with all the amenities of home. We’re currently waiting to move to our actual area of operation.
I am flying again. After a couple of days at Fort Dix I am now on a plane bound for the sandbox. It’s been a rather interesting ride but first let’s bring you up to date on events in Fort Dix. I rented a car at JFK airport. I met with three other guys from … Read more
I’m on the airplane, flying back to Fort Dix. Leave is over. It will be approximately a year before I see my family again. It is likely to be an exciting year, at least for me. I expect that my son will change dramatically over the next year. He’s in that time of transition from … Read more