Yesterday, my world came to a screeching halt. I recieved a phone call that I need to report to my duty station. I am very familiar with calls like these and I know all too well where I am... Read More
Posted by: Nubian on 2008-05-07 12:40:29
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I promised myself I wouldn't let him see me cry. It was the least I could do for him. He was about to be sent off to a combat zone and the last thing he needed was to have to console his... Read More
Posted by: twolilbratts on 2008-04-17 19:05:16
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So I recently became a NCO.  The usual tradition is that when you get promoted, you have to buy drinks for everybody.  Well, I was down in the desert where it happened, so I planned on... Read More
Posted by: crash413 on 2008-04-16 03:07:33
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So I'm away from home once again.  I'll be gone for four months and will have plenty of time to write some more blogs.  For those of you that actually viewed my blogs and haven't seen any... Read More
Posted by: crash413 on 2008-02-26 17:10:12
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I have been frustrated for the last couple of weeks.. I recently found out that I might have lymphoma and since then I have been going stir crazy.I just feel like I need somewhere that I can go and... Read More
Posted by: beautifuldisaster on 2007-12-10 01:20:42
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After today, I have 10 days left on this deployment.  I'll be heading home and hopefully will be able to patch things up with my wife. I talked to her last night for about 2... Read More
Posted by: crash413 on 2007-11-20 08:32:09
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So my husband is a soldier.  He has been doing this for almost 24 years now.  He is not a violent person and carries a weapon because he has to, not because he wants to.  He is in... Read More
Posted by: Bluestockings on 2007-11-17 12:35:57
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Maybe it was just me feeling like a victim last night.  Today is a good day.  I truly enjoyed watching my son play football today.  I was even a good mom. I noticed him limping... Read More
Posted by: Adriennedy on 2007-10-21 21:26:18
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I am very unsure on how to proceed.  You wouldn't think that it is such an issue, since we have been through deployment before; however, the pain is still there.  The wondering is still... Read More
Posted by: Adriennedy on 2007-10-20 18:22:03
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