New Job

[darin]

Got the word last week - I'll be moving again, but only temp this time.

I've been selected for an assignment at Joint-base Balad, Baghdad, Iraq. I'll leave here in about 7 weeks. Until then, I'll spend my time with pre-deployment training and physicals, etc.

My schedule duration is 179 days; however might extend - or try to find work in A'stan immediately thereafter. Am thrilled beyond description at the chance to actually do something to directly support the warfight (or in this case, the draw-down).

[Mr. P]

And the family???

[Jeff]

Got the word last week - I'll be moving again, but only temp this time.

I've been selected for an assignment at Joint-base Balad, Baghdad, Iraq. I'll leave here in about 7 weeks. Until then, I'll spend my time with pre-deployment training and physicals, etc.

My schedule duration is 179 days; however might extend - or try to find work in A'stan immediately thereafter. Am thrilled beyond description at the chance to actually do something to directly support the warfight (or in this case, the draw-down).

I am Happy for you Darin, I pray you have a safe time there and it fulfills your need to help
God Bless you and yours

[SassyLady]

Got the word last week - I'll be moving again, but only temp this time.

I've been selected for an assignment at Joint-base Balad, Baghdad, Iraq. I'll leave here in about 7 weeks. Until then, I'll spend my time with pre-deployment training and physicals, etc.

My schedule duration is 179 days; however might extend - or try to find work in A'stan immediately thereafter. Am thrilled beyond description at the chance to actually do something to directly support the warfight (or in this case, the draw-down).

Do they get much snow there?

[jimnyc]

Be safe, report in and take lots of great pictures!

But most importantly, Be Safe

[Noir]

Awesome ^__^ I know some folks who live in Baghdad and it's not as bad as ya'd think over there, all the same may your god go with you.

[Nukeman]

Thats awesome Darin, My neice was there and Jordan for a few months a year or so ago, She said it was amazing and really enjoyed herself.. Have fun, be productive, and keep your head down

[NightTrain]

Safe travels, Darin!

And if you hear some Taliban tongue flappin', shoot first and ask questions later.

[darin]

And the family???

They'll be here in MI.

I am Happy for you Darin, I pray you have a safe time there and it fulfills your need to help
God Bless you and yours

Thanks Jeff. I can't say it'll fulfill anything...but it's at least doing SOMETHING.

Do they get much snow there?

Three days after I depart, MI will get hit with 2 Feet of snow and it'll last until I get home late this summer.

Be safe, report in and take lots of great pictures!

But most importantly, Be Safe

Lots of pics, of course! Safety won't be up to me - but will be up to America's finest. The only danger I'd be in would be self-inflicted.

Awesome ^__^ I know some folks who live in Baghdad and it's not as bad as ya'd think over there, all the same may your god go with you.

Thanks mate! I'm a little bummed I'm heading to so-safe a location.

Thats awesome Darin, My neice was there and Jordan for a few months a year or so ago, She said it was amazing and really enjoyed herself.. Have fun, be productive, and keep your head down

Thanks much brother. Yup - am very much looking forward to the journey.

Safe travels, Darin!

And if you hear some Taliban tongue flappin', shoot first and ask questions later.

HA! I won't get a gun.

[Psychoblues]

Awesome, Darin. Obviously this is something you volunteered for and I wish you the very best. Military or not, armed or not I think I can speak for everyone on this board thanking you for your service in the zone. That takes more character than most here understand.

Psychoblues

[darin]

I have no idea how to respond to that, PB. wow. Thanks.

[Psychoblues]

I have no idea how to respond to that, PB. wow. Thanks.

Just bringing your hard headed ass safely back to the world at the end of your tour is the very best response you could ever have to me, Darin.

Psychoblues

[actsnoblemartin]

thanks for helping our country darin and all vets, and all the best brother darin

[SassyLady]

Three days after I depart, MI will get hit with 2 Feet of snow and it'll last until I get home late this summer.

Oh Darin, I'm sorry, I was teasing you about not having snow in Iraq! I know you love the snow and it looks like you'll miss out on it this year in MI!

I hope you have a great time, learn a lot and take loads and loads of pictures.

[darin]

I know Sassy - I gotcha! <3