David was fortunate to be able to call Kelly again yesterday. (I think it was yesterday - with an 11-hour time difference, it's sometimes hard to tell.)
The entire battalion has arrived at Al Asad now, and they're being trained in the specifics about their mission, how to spot IEDs, and numerous things he couldn't discuss on the phone. Within the next 3-4 days they will head out to their various AOs (areas of operation).
The guys were told about a new kind of boot that's more comfortable and better for your feet than the standard issue. Uncle Sam allows them, but doesn't provide them. So Kelly went to one of the numerous military supply stores in town and bought a pair to ship to Dave. Hopefully, they'll arrive within 2-3 weeks, before the weather gets too awful. Right now it's only in the 80s.
The Marine Corps has a new type of mail service available to anyone who wants to write letters to Marines or Sailors. You go to www.motomail.us and sign up for the service (using the address information I provided in email last week), then write your letter online. It is then sent to the military facility nearest its destination, printed out, sealed, addressed, and delivered with regular mail call. All within 24-48 hours. Regular snail mail takes 2-4 weeks.
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Love is wionderful!
Thankyou Kathleen. You were very helpful in teaching me what I needed to know about blogging.
Del
The sun is a big problem in Iraq. I developed cancer on my ear once. I am confident it was caused by to much sun when I was a boy on the farm. The army had to develop a special hat I found a picture of that hat. I tried to bring it over and post it here. But I am not adept enough with a computer to do that. You can buy one for $22.95
Del
Dear friend -- I met Kathleen on a Navy mom's site and come to find out our children were in 'A' school together, so I got to meet David! Thank you for sharing this site w/ me. I have goosebumps reading about David in Iraq - however I give praises for him and ask our Fathen in Heaven to wrap his protective comforting arms around him.
Take care Dave - we're so proud of you and grateful that you and all our brave troops keep us safe in this free country.
And to David and his beautiful bride - congrats. You are a darling couple.
Much love and admiration from Di - friend of Kathleen and proud mom of Blair, USN - Corpsman
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