News from the Front
Hey everybody,
Just a note to let y’all know I’m doing OK. I have been in Indoc/training since the 7th. It is somewhat on the warm side over here, with daytime temp’s @ 125-130. I have been drinking copious amounts of water and gatoraid. The chow is excellent! All you can eat, and much better than when I was in the service.
I was told when we got here that I would be transferred to another base, that decision is still up in the air.
Due to my status as a “rehire” with expereince in country, I have been assisting the instructor with the hands on portion of our training. He seems to like my methods and style of instruction, so I might have a spot with the Cadre. I’ll just have to wait and see. We have 28 in my group, and expect alot more in the coming months, so there is a need for my services and knowledge, other than just driving.
Thats all for now, I have to get up at 0500 which is about 5 hours from now.
Unka out.
UPDATE:
I have “Graduated” and should find out tomorrow, what the” Fariy God Mother Department” has in store for me!
On the other hand, I have been awarded a “Call Sign” by my Instructors and “Peers”.
Said handle is “Bookworm” for what it’s worth.
Posted by unkawill
On September 17th, 2007 under Food, GWOT, Military, News, Travel and Leisure.
Comments: 19
Comments
Comment from JAS
Time: September 17, 2007, 8:10 pm
I missed somehow that you were going back – wow! Glad the chow is great and yikes – I can’t believe that heat!! Take care of yourself, ya hear?
Comment from SJBill
Time: September 18, 2007, 6:37 am
UW/BW,
Sounds like Camp Cupcake to me.
Will pass on your callsign to like named blogger here, also a friend of Skippy-san and Phib.
Check sixes. Call homebase frequently.
-SJBill
Comment from Michelle
Time: September 18, 2007, 7:30 am
Me thinks it suits you.
Keep on keeping on.
And keep on checking in.
Which reminds me, perhaps that No Blogging. Period. Rule isn’t so tight after all, eh? That be a good thing.
Comment from Buck
Time: September 18, 2007, 10:04 am
You be careful, Unkawill…and stay safe!
Comment from KrisinNewEngland
Time: September 18, 2007, 12:32 pm
Hey Unka – good to hear you are still at your original basecamp destination. Perhaps the Fairy Godmother will keep you there – what with all that experience and the Bookworm callsign – that has to count for sumpin, right?!
Stay safe and hydrated.
Comment from lex
Time: September 18, 2007, 3:12 pm
Keep your guard up and the hammer down, brother.
Come home safe.
Comment from Nose
Time: September 18, 2007, 5:27 pm
Rock on Unka! Stay safe.
Nose
Comment from MissBirdlegs in AL
Time: September 18, 2007, 7:26 pm
Great to hear from you, Unka. Since I’ve already given you so much valuable advice, I’ll just say…Take care and write when you can!
Comment from FbL
Time: September 18, 2007, 8:35 pm
So glad to hear you’re doing well and finding a comfort zone. Let us know when you know where they’re gonna put ya! 
Stay safe, friend.
Comment from P-3W
Time: September 18, 2007, 10:03 pm
Good to hear you made it there in one piece.
Now just keep it that way….
Stay safe and keep in touch UnkaWill.
Comment from doorkeeper
Time: September 19, 2007, 8:27 am
Proud of you…..if you need anything, holler. I am used to shipping cookies
thanks for what you do,
d
Comment from unkawill
Time: September 19, 2007, 8:50 am
Thanks for the good wishes y’all.
I am working on getting together with a couple of First Sargents, to get some worthy troops, who don’t get any mail or support from home.
I haven’t forgotten, Kris.
I have been rather busy of late, and I don’t see any senior NCO’s eating in the D-fac, when I happen to get over there.
It’s a 30 min. bus ride to the nearest one, that a lot of military eat at.
I am in contact with the Base PAO and he said he would see what he could do.
Comment from Guy
Time: September 19, 2007, 9:02 am
Unkawill,
Keep your head down, eyes open, and stay safe.
Guy
Comment from KrisinNewEngland
Time: September 19, 2007, 10:26 am
Unka – I knew you wouldn’t forget…you let me know when you are ready. I have a list of people on my end who want to contribute to the packages, so this may become something more than I originally thought – which is terrific.
Not to be too redundant – but be safe kiddo.
Comment from unkawill
Time: September 19, 2007, 7:53 pm
Kiddo! At 46, I think I have out grown that moniker. 
Comment from KrisinNewEngland
Time: September 20, 2007, 7:26 am
At 44, I’d be happy that someone called me “kiddo”… ICSFTH
Comment from Michelle
Time: September 20, 2007, 9:05 am
Just as I expected.
I am but a mere babe in the woods…
Comment from KrisinNewEngland
Time: September 21, 2007, 8:50 am
Thaattt’sss right Michelle – rub it in, go ahead.
*rubbing my hands together and cackling…*
Comment from Guy
Time: September 22, 2007, 6:25 am
Now, now ladies…let’s be nice.
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