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[Miatamaniac92]

Sunday I leave for that great 120 degree sandbox in the Persian Gulf.

Just wanted to say Bye. Remind y'all to watch my blog and leave some constructive feedback. http://blog.myspace.com/miatamaniac92

I look foward to seeing yall at the Ranch when I get back.

Scroll down to read how I feel about the situation. Warning: It's political.


















First off I do not want to turn this into a political argument, this is how I feel. I am the one making the sacrifice. I am tired of the media distorting things and I want you to all know how I feel. Most of my peers feel the sameway.

I am glad we are in Iraq and Afghanistan. I support our Commander in Chief 100%. VJ day was celebrated the other day, we still have troops in Japan, Korea, and Germany. I think we should have bases in Iraq for atleast the next 50 years, we've sacrificed enough to help maintain stability in the region/country. This is not Vietnam, the reason we are back in Iraq for a second time is that we didn't have the resolve to finish it the first time.

The hard right is better than the easy wrong. To pullout would be easy, but it would be spitting on the graves of every soldier and civilian who has lost their life for this cause.

More than 1/2 a million troops have circulated through Iraq. If 2000 - 3000 soldiers have been killed, do that math.

Thanks for hearing my ramblings.


Chris

[Sharpie]

Stay safe Chris. Thank you! Need me to miatasit?

[Nexus Flux]

Take care of youself. My room mate was there a couple of years a go. He and I are former 19K M1A1 tankers. One of my other friends, a 19D scout, is heading back to the dunes this month.

Is this your first time out to the box?

[Miatamaniac92]

Sharpie, My brother will be watching/enjoying the car while I'm gone. Thanks for the offer.

Nexus, yea my first time out there. I've had other deployments, but this will be the first extended stay outside the states. I'm an 15R Apache Mechanic.

Chris

[Treibenschnell]

My brother may be heading out to Afhganistan later this year...

Good luck and keep your head on a swivel!

[tailchaser]

Godspeed, my friend. Keep those Apaches flying.

[channelmaniac]

I'm an 15R Apache Mechanic.

Whew - at least you won't be on the front lines! Stay safe and we'll keep you in our prayers.

RJ

[tailchaser]

btw... it is now the official policy of this forum that members currently on active overseas duty get complimentary subscription benefits.

[cone-cerned]

Good luck, be safe and thank you.
As an Apache Mechanic you will probably have plenty to keep you busy.

[altiain]

Godspeed, Chris. Come home safe.

[black roadster]

Everything they said and then some. I for one support you and our cause over there. Keep those birds flying! Stay safe.

[sammm]

God bless and stay safe out there. Let us know when you're back home.

[Majik]

Good luck!

[onething]

May God bless you for what you are doing for us and keep you safe

[MadMerv]

Whew - at least you won't be on the front lines! Stay safe and we'll keep you in our prayers.

RJ

The problem with this type of war is that there are no front lines. Anyone, anywhere can be the enemy and they are more than willing to die as long as they get you.

[channelmaniac]

The problem with this type of war is that there are no front lines. Anyone, anywhere can be the enemy and they are more than willing to die as long as they get you.

Yes, but he's not out patrolling streets of Baghdad like my nephew in infantry is.

[adlin20]

Be safe, we're proud of all the good men and womans that are there so the rest of us can feel safe. You guys are doing a hell of a job!!!!!

[HudsonHawk]

Be Safe, God Speed and thank you for what you are doing.

[Miatamaniac92]

Thanks for the kind words guys.

That's a pretty long flight. Net time I'm paying the extra for first class.

Chris