Headed to Afghanistan

[bballbaby]

All righty boys...got some big changes going on my life here in the next couple of weeks. I deploy for Afghanistan in Father's Day, June 19th. That's exactly 10 days and 13 1/2 hours or so from the time of this post.

Going over on a one year contract with an environmental gig. Not in the army, won't be in the line of fire and definitley not on the front line. But none the less, I'll be in Afghanistan for the better part of a year. I get the equiivalent of 45 days R&R.

I know we've got a few boys on here that are currently stationed there. I won't know what base I'm at til I get there, which will take about a week from the time I leave home on the 19th. Have to stop in fort worth and also in dubai for a couple days.

I'm gonna bet that my activity on here will increase considerably. Funny how that works..when I'm self emplyed I have very little time to post...when I'm working for the man, I've got loads of time to post. Not sure what that says about me and my work ethic...

anyhow, bon voyage fellas. I'll meet ya in the sand lot

 

[cvm4]

Stay safe Gabe :thumbsup:

 

[smokeninja]

Are you going to able to get cigars there?

 

[blessednxs65]

Regardless of your military status, be safe and God bless you. Take great care of yourself and think, now you have access to the best of both worlds when it comes to smokes... Don't forget to send "family pics" every once in awhile.


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[GoingPostal]

Well it pays the bills, stay safe over there.

 

[thatjohnguy]

All the best and stay safe

 

[TommyGunz]

God speed!

 

[1camTEG]

Good luck!

 

[pnoguy]

Good luck, dude. Although you won't "be on the front lines", it's a dangerous place no matter where you are, and chances are there will be times when you are moving between bases in military transport. You may have to carry a weapon in order to travel...hard to say. If and when you go out, listen carefully to everything told to you by the guy in the uniform, and follow instructions immediately. I traveled with a lot of civilians while I was in Iraq, and about half of them had their head up their ass while traveling in very dangerous places. Don't be that guy. Cheers and enjoy your tour!

 

[cmhicksusmc]

have fun brother keep us posted

 

[bballbaby]

Are you going to able to get cigars there?

I've got a 32 count pelican that I got from our local retailer RonC.

it'll be full and that will last me for a month if i get one a day in. I plan to place an order as soon as I get settled in to my "home" base. that way I shouldn't run out.

 

[Lebo]

Gabe let me know where you are headed when you find out. I am over there right now. If there is anything I can do to help let me know.

 

[Cigar Cowboy]

Be safe Bro

Good Luck

 

[cmhicksusmc]

Yeah pm me your addy when you get there. I just got back from helmand last month trust me I know how it is.

 

[mcroom]

Praying that you stay safe brother and that you enjoy the time you are there. Keep us posted.

 

[daniyal]

Let us know if you're in the neighbourhood.

 

[usmc-walker]

Im out here right now brother, pm me when ya find out where your gonna be. if your where i am which is pretty likely we will have to meet up and burn one

 

[cmhicksusmc]

Im out here right now brother, pm me when ya find out where your gonna be. if your where i am which is pretty likely we will have to meet up and burn one

Cheers brothers! Anything to make it through

 

[BradMc]

Keep your head down, and be safe ...........

 

[bballbaby]

Stay safe Gabe :thumbsup:

Gabe let me know where you are headed when you find out. I am over there right now. If there is anything I can do to help let me know.

no worries, but somewhere along the line someone thought my name is Gabe.

that's close, but it's really Gale