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In the Sand...Again

Well, it certainly brings back memories, trudging around through the whirling sandstorm that is an Army camp in Kuwait. Not pleasant ones, mind you, but memories all the same. Nothing's changed that much to say. It's still as hot, smelly, and uncomfortable as ever. Hopefully this time I won't be stuck here as long as I did last deployment. I've seen about just about enough of this place. Anyway, getting set up around here has been quite the chore, between problems with the internet/computers, walking to and from places, dealing with certain officers...but, on the whole, it has been a nice reprieve from having to deal with all the drama of life in the section. To be honest, I've rather enjoyed working with our little group; there's no one here that I can't get along with, and while a few tend to have a few annoying quirks, we've managed to get by pretty well. Of course, that's all coming to an end with the gradual arrival of everyone else. Th...

Leaving McCoy

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Well, I'm finally done with Ft McCoy and Wisconsin. Right now I am en route to Kuwait for in-processing and preparations for going into Iraq. I'll have extended stays in both Atlanta (where I am right now) and Ireland before arriving at Kuwait City. After a couple of weeks or so of training, I'll be on my way to my sandy destination. That's all for now!