For Those Of You "over-there"

[Dale Beasley]

Yesterday I watched my Brother and Nephew (who turned 20 years old in Iraq) get back on a plane to go back "over-there" from thier mid-tour leave.

On that note...I wish all of you the best Holiday Season you can have, but most I pray for you a "SILENT NIGHT".

-Pray for Peace

[Johnny Lloyd]

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I spent Christmas 2006 in a hootch in Ramadi freezing my toes off in my sleeping bag on my cot. It was the worst Christmas I have ever experienced because my wife and I were not together for the holiday. At least I had my Army Family...

This week, I sent a package to my veternarian's son that is at FOB Warrior for Christmas (1LT Micah Dolort-Silver). I sent him a helluva care package of stuff I wished I had last year downrange. If you who read this know him, please tell him Merry Christmas from me.

Merry Christmas to ya'll "over there" wherever you are and keep yourself safe! Don't let haji get you down...

[Michael Comer]

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Yeah, my son and daughter-in-law got to come home in late October, 1st LT Shawn Comer and 1st LT Tracy Comer - FOB Hammer, 3rd ID. It was tough seeing them go back too, and it's tough not having them here for Christmas. But I'm sure it's tougher for them.We'll be having Christmas with the rest of the family but there will be plenty of thoughts about them and they will be missed. We sent a box of goodies and are going to celebrate with the bigger presents etc. when they come home - hopefully by June.

Hopefully we'll all take a moment or two to think of all our people that are serving away from home all over the world at Christmas time.

[Abrams]

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I also wish to offer both the men and women serving in the armed forces, as well as their families left back at home, a Safe and Happy holidays.

Thank you all for your commitment and sacrifices for us all.

[JustRob]

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Could you share a list of that stuff you wanted? I have a package going out next month to a good friend of mine over there.

[Johnny Lloyd]

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Could you share a list of that stuff you wanted? I have a package going out next month to a good friend of mine over there.

List is here:

http://www.authentic-campaigner.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13763

Add to the list I put there:

1) flashlights that don't use batteries (turn crank flashlight)- available at Target
2)Mini tool kits- Target too
3)Leatherman multi tools
4)Long underwear that isn't made of synthetic materials (synthetics stick to the skin in IED attacks when they heat-up). It's bitter cold in most of Iraq now and raining like crazy.
5) Rolls of duct-tape in Green or Olive Drab colors- very useful

I put this stuff (flashlight, multi-tools, mini-tool kit) in my package downrange this week. Practical and small items that aren't bulky or heavy are the way to go as a rule.

Hope this helps- Johnny

[Dale Beasley]

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Good Morning,

I just wanted to bump this thread back to the top. I pray each of you had a “Silent Night”. Remember you are there for each other, so take care of yourselves, do what you think is right and come home.

For those of you deployed, “SOUND-OFF”, let us know who you are.

Hooah,

[creed1939]

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Hello,

I appreciate all the support and wish every one a happy holiday season.


Thanks
Chris Reed
COP callahan
Baghdad Iraq

[C. Hyson]

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For those of you deployed, “SOUND-OFF”, let us know who you are.

Just sounding off from FOB Q-West, Iraq. Happy Holidays to all.

[Dallas Crabtree]

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Just sounding off from FOB Q-West, Iraq. Happy Holidays to all.

HOOAGH to all you guys, SILENT NIGHT...

Glenn D. Beasley, Jr.
LTC, MS, USARMY
18th AIRBORNE CORP
OIF 2

[Dale Beasley]

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Just sounding off from FOB Q-West, Iraq. Happy Holidays to all.

Via my Brother, who is with you all...as I was...

HOOAGH, and Merry Christmas

Glenn D. Beasley, Jr
LTC, MS, USARMY

[Pvt Peck]

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Merry Christmas to all of you "over there", you are in our thoughts! Thank you and stay safe!

Edward Parrott

[biddler165]

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Sounding off from FOB Marez in Mosul, Iraq.

[Canton Zouave]

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One of my good friends is finally back to Fort Lewis, and I am glad that he is safe and sound after his 2nd tour. Having spent a couple Christmas' in far away lands, I can relate. So to all the soldiers still deployed (Especially our brothers and sisters in the 2nd ID) Have a Very Merry Christmas, keep your heads down, and we pray that y'all come home safely.

[marktaylor]

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Thanks to all of you who are serving/ have served to protect our freedom!