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Posted: 5/8/2004 11:38:08 AM EDT

Gentlemen,

Well I've been here 10 weeks now and have survived 13 rocket/mortar attacks (one 45 yards from me), 1 C-130 combat dive to avoid an RPG, been hit with rocks 4 times, fired 2 warning shots, killed 21 wild dogs, spotted for an SF sniper, changed 4 M16's into M4s, got a farmer tan, recovered a .50 cal lost last year, got 2 job offers from private security companies, had 2 soldiers in my unit get hits from explosions and watched 4 civilian security personnel loose their lives.

So how was your day?

Posted: 5/8/2004 11:43:29 AM EDT

[#1]

Compared to that, every day here in the states is gravy.

Stay safe, and thanks.

Posted: 5/8/2004 12:22:26 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
Gentlemen,

Well I've been here 10 weeks now and have survived 13 rocket/mortar attacks (one 45 yards from me), 1 C-130 combat dive to avoid an RPG, been hit with rocks 4 times, fired 2 warning shots, killed 21 wild dogs, spotted for an SF sniper, changed 4 M16's into M4s, got a farmer tan, recovered a .50 cal lost last year, got 2 job offers from private security companies, had 2 soldiers in my unit get hits from explosions and watched 4 civilian security personnel loose their lives.

So how was your day?

Stay safe; stay well and THANK YOU !!

5sub

Posted: 5/8/2004 12:36:26 PM EDT

[#3]

Thanks for serving and stay safe.

Posted: 5/8/2004 12:51:42 PM EDT

[#4]

Best of luck my friend.

Posted: 5/8/2004 12:53:29 PM EDT

[#5]

Watch your SIX and let us know if you need anything....

C4

www.gandrtactical.com

Posted: 5/8/2004 12:55:48 PM EDT

[#6]

TC,
Thanks for your service !

Keep yourself safe.

Posted: 5/8/2004 12:58:09 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
Gentlemen,

Well I've been here 10 weeks now and have survived 13 rocket/mortar attacks (one 45 yards from me), 1 C-130 combat dive to avoid an RPG, been hit with rocks 4 times, fired 2 warning shots, killed 21 wild dogs, spotted for an SF sniper, changed 4 M16's into M4s, got a farmer tan, recovered a .50 cal lost last year, got 2 job offers from private security companies, had 2 soldiers in my unit get hits from explosions and watched 4 civilian security personnel loose their lives.

So how was your day?

Thank you... and stay safe !!!!

Posted: 5/8/2004 1:17:13 PM EDT

[#8]

Tell us what happened to the security contractors.

God Bless You.

Posted: 5/8/2004 1:43:22 PM EDT

[#9]

THANKS MAN FOR ALL YOU DO1

Posted: 5/8/2004 1:43:23 PM EDT

[#10]

THANKS MAN FOR ALL YOU DO!

We are keeping yall in our prayers!

Posted: 5/8/2004 2:29:13 PM EDT

[#11]

Stay safe and God Bless You! You and your fellow soldiers are always in our hearts.

Posted: 5/8/2004 2:35:52 PM EDT

[#12]

Be careful man. Take care of youself over there.

Posted: 5/8/2004 2:49:42 PM EDT

[#13]

Thank you for the service to our country. Be careful and good luck.

Posted: 5/8/2004 2:51:15 PM EDT

[#14]

Thanks and take care!

Posted: 5/8/2004 2:55:12 PM EDT

[#15]

Keep up the good work.

Posted: 5/9/2004 5:49:14 AM EDT

[#16]

Not to be rude.

Don't ask stuff like what unit are you with and what is your job. OPSEC is important.

Posted: 5/9/2004 5:56:22 AM EDT

[#17]

M4CARBINE- I am the S2 (Intel) NCO for a rocket artillery (MLRS) unit but I am currently the Force Protection Officer for the base I'm at.

TacticalMan-3 of the civilian contractors were killed by IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices). One civilian was killed after their security convoy was attacked with RPGs and small arms fire. As they were hauling ass out of the kill zone, a round hit him in the back of the head. To add insult to injury, this same guy accidentaly shot himself in the leg about a month ago. Most of the civilian security guys here are former SF or Recon marines and a few Delta.

Posted: 5/9/2004 7:07:00 AM EDT

[#18]

Keep low and shoot & long and straight...... Thanks for your service and stay safe. I have a deep burn inside that wishes I was over there doing my part. Im 36 and been out for 14 years. 2ea small children that keep me striaght. Please keep writing, U.S. ARMY 4/23 Infatry 1985-1989 . WarDawg

Posted: 5/9/2004 7:10:14 AM EDT

[#19]

Thank you......................

Posted: 5/9/2004 7:13:50 AM EDT

[#20]

Stay safe and watch your six brother. Keep an eye on the rest of my brothers and sisters.

DEATH FROM ABOVE! 13 FOXTROT! HOOAH!

Posted: 5/9/2004 7:27:36 AM EDT

[#21]

We oughtta do a group buy on some .50s. I'm sure the guys over there would love a few more of those.

Posted: 5/9/2004 10:37:21 AM EDT

[#22]

You rock. Thanks for your service. God bless all of you.

Posted: 5/9/2004 10:44:41 AM EDT

[#23]

Thank you for your service!

Is there any gear that you need and/or want that I/we can get for you?

Posted: 5/9/2004 12:07:25 PM EDT

[#24]

Thanks for your service!

I say this everytime when I can (in public in front of everyone). And it goes something like this, "I bet they aren't going to _fill_in_the_blank_ in Iraq right now". This usually puts things into perspective for the people I'm around. I've never been where you are right now, but I have been in some shitholes. I feel for you and wish we could make life a little better for you. Most civies don't realize how good they have it and what you are doing there in Iraq.

Watch your six!

Posted: 5/9/2004 12:16:37 PM EDT

[#25]

Very well said TnRonin. WD

Posted: 5/9/2004 12:23:29 PM EDT

[#26]

TC,

There are a lot of us that have spent time in the jungles or deserts for our country, and we continue to think of those of you who still are.

Stay safe.

Posted: 5/9/2004 2:34:51 PM EDT

[#27]

Thanks ,watch you six and keep on keeping on and make it back safe.

Posted: 5/9/2004 3:39:14 PM EDT

[#28]

Hua! and God Bless!!

Posted: 5/9/2004 7:19:51 PM EDT

[#29]

Thanks for the sentiments guys. I just wish I had more opportunities to wack some bad guys. As soon as I get this base secure, I'm going patrolling with the SF guys here. My boss won't let me go play until then.

adh- I don't need anything right now but thanks for asking.

If any of you are interested, the private security companies over here are paying $12,000 a month. The 2 biggest here on base are Custer Battles Group, and Cochise. They protect personnel working for Washington Group who are rebuilding bridges, power plants and power lines. They also do convoy security for logistics convoys.

Cochise is owned by Charlie Beckwith's (1st Delta Force Commander) old executive officer.

Posted: 5/9/2004 9:07:35 PM EDT

[#30]

Stay safe and watch your six. My boss's 3 kids that joined the Marines last year are going over to Irag soon.

Posted: 5/9/2004 9:22:17 PM EDT

[#31]

Thanks.
STAY ALERT, STAY ALIVE!

Posted: 5/10/2004 5:55:27 AM EDT

[#32]

Our days are not as nearly as important as yours. Moreso are your days to come. Be safe and keep the postive attitude.

Posted: 5/10/2004 6:06:49 AM EDT

[#33]

Bill,

Looks like I'll be at your location next month. Watch yoiur six and maybe we'll go hunting together. I'm back in the 2 shop again myself.

CD

Posted: 5/10/2004 9:19:35 AM EDT

[#34]

thanks for your service and stay safe!

Posted: 5/10/2004 9:34:50 AM EDT

[#35]

Thank you for your service. Have faith that we know that US servicemen and women are doing their best!

Posted: 5/10/2004 10:40:35 AM EDT

[#36]

Stay safe man.

Posted: 5/10/2004 10:58:35 AM EDT

[#37]

Glad to hear from you MSGT. Take care, I might be visiting next year.

Posted: 5/10/2004 11:25:54 AM EDT

[#38]

Thank you.

Posted: 5/10/2004 8:19:07 PM EDT

[#39]

TC,Godspeed and keep your head and ass down.Thanks for your service.Our prayers are with you.Let us know if you need anything.Good Luck to you all.Lonestarwj