Well, it's finally here. I'm leaving for Iraq. I guess the question on all your minds is "How do you feel?". To be very honest, I am excited. I can't wait to get out of here - this place with it's cold and wet weather, and get to Iraq and get my job done. The sooner I get there, the sooner I get back, right? I think we'll do a good job out there. I have a lot of pride and complete faith in my fellow soldiers. I think we'll do great.
Nothing much is going on today. We've packed all our stuff and staged it outside. We're currently cleaning the barracks right now, to make it ready for the unit that's coming over next. I don't leave until much later today, so I'm just playing the waiting game. Our flight is going to be long, but I have a bunch of books, and my MP3 player with me, so I think I have enough to pass the time. Plus, I'm hoping they have some sort of in-flight entertainment or something. Who knows...
Anyway, that's it for now. The next time I post, it may be from Kuwait or Iraq. It may be a couple of weeks before I get in touch with you guys again. I'd like to thank you all for your continuing support and your prayers for my fellow soldiers and I. It means a lot to us. I miss you all terribly and love you even more. Take care, and I'll be back safe and sound among you all, in a year.
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