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Brad · 10-27-2007, 12:56 PM

How's that for a pickup line? The ladies get all emotional when they hear stuff like that and want to cuddle.

Yeah baby, yeah!

Anyway, I'm actually going over to play in the sandbox on Nov. 11th- Veterans Day. I'll be in Iraq for 60 days- yeah, that's right- 60 days. The Air Guard is like that. I originally volunteered for our maximum which is 120 days, but the folks in D.C. only gave me 2 months. So I'll be back in mid-January.....right after the holidays have ended.

Yep, I'm going to spend the holidays in Iraq. Believe me, I'm not sad at all.

Seriously, I have lot's of reasons why I want to do this and I'm really looking forward to it. I just wish I could go longer than a couple months-although I've been told that I'll be glad to get back!

So folks, I feel a little awkward accepting thanks from people for doing my job- ok, I feel very awkward hearing stuff like that, especially for a silly 60 days. So having said that, wish me luck that I'll do a great job over there and they'll want to keep me....or something like that.

Here's a pic of when I was awarded Airman of the Year a few years ago:

xtreme80 · 10-27-2007, 01:08 PM

Good luck with everything bud! I wanted to be able to go to Iraq too, but I'll be stuck on an aircraft carrier instead.

be sure to take some pics!

And by the way... THANK YOU

Haha

**special-K** · 10-27-2007, 01:19 PM

See if you can smuggle a couple chicks along with you.Be safe...

72BlckButy · 10-27-2007, 02:10 PM

Good luck in your endeavors, and as xtreme80 said, Thank you and every other soldier fighting for our rights here in the US.

Be Safe!

Blue'72 · 10-27-2007, 02:46 PM

Again, be safe over there Brad! You decide to take your guitar? You'll need something to pick besides "up on chicks"..

I'm not going to say thank you, even though I really want to say, "Thank You" and all that are serving to protect us all!

**BillGent** · 10-27-2007, 02:49 PM

I'll be praying for your safety bud. Go kick some tail.

Stepside65 · 10-27-2007, 03:03 PM

Only two months? I won't get the chance to see you over there then. Good luck and be glad you're going during the winter.

Kim57 · 10-27-2007, 03:31 PM

Stay safe and thanks for the service you're giving our country.
Kim

jkaylor68gmc · 10-27-2007, 03:54 PM

Thank you very very much!

chipflyer · 10-27-2007, 03:59 PM

Good Luck Brad!

Jeff

Longhorn Man · 10-27-2007, 04:21 PM

brad, I can't remember if I asked you this, whats your MOS? What do you do.
As always, keep your head low and be safe. We'll be waiting for you.
I know what you mean when you say;

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I feel a little awkward accepting thanks from people for doing my job- ok, I feel very awkward hearing stuff like that, especially for a silly 60 days.

When some hear i am a vet, they say that, and I'm like... ummmm, yeah, sure.
However, I'm still gonna say it since I never defended squat the whole time I was in!
Thanks man!

**Yukon Jack** · 10-27-2007, 04:30 PM

Already said it in another post but I'll say it again, be safe my friend!!!

Be glad when you're back on U.S. soil.

CG · 10-27-2007, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad

...Here's a pic of when I was awarded Airman of the Year a few years ago:

You know we'll be thinking the good thoughts for you...And umm, that looks like a condom to me

**Palf70Step** · 10-27-2007, 05:58 PM

Good luck Brad and be safe.

You still a medic???

pyro883 · 10-27-2007, 06:02 PM

Good luck and be safe boss. I have been over there twice both times for 7 months. Stay safe, and keep your head low.

Prerunner1982 · 10-27-2007, 06:28 PM

My Brigade will be going over there the first of Jan.

About 2500 troops going.

What will you be doing over there?

Take care and be safe.

68,69 K20 · 10-27-2007, 07:45 PM

Good luck Brad and return home safe

toomanytoyz · 10-27-2007, 07:52 PM

Thanks & Keep Your Head Low Sparky....................

Rick

tcb-1 · 10-27-2007, 09:00 PM

take care of yourself soldier. we Stateside will keep you ALL in our thoughts and prayers.

Brad · 10-27-2007, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

You still a medic???

Yep and I'm reeeeeally looking forward to working with the small crew of us that are going from my unit.

Thanks all for your kind thoughts. Please keep me and my group in your prayers- I can always use that!

**oldiron** · 10-27-2007, 11:02 PM

Brad, You take care over there. We will be looking for you when you return.
In that picture you had hair. You must have lost it after meeting me.

Lemondrop63 · 10-28-2007, 08:28 AM

I almost couldn't see you in the pic with your camo on. lol Be safe over there.

Bishops Trucks · 10-28-2007, 09:01 AM

Good luck and watch everything and everyone around you. Be safe!

Brad · 11-10-2007, 06:43 PM

So tomorrow I'm on orders and have to out process and I have to be at the base VERY early Sunday morning to fly out. Once I'm over in Baltimore, I'm really worried about the long freakin' flight over there. I'm not sure how my butt will handle sitting in a cramped seat for so long. I think it'll be a very busy next few days since no matter how much I plan- there's always last minute stuff that crops up.

CG · 11-10-2007, 06:48 PM

I dont know much about the military, how do they fly you over to Iraq? Im betting its not first class.

10-27-2007, 12:56 PM	#1
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	"I'm goin' ta war, baby!" How's that for a pickup line? The ladies get all emotional when they hear stuff like that and want to cuddle. Yeah baby, yeah! Anyway, I'm actually going over to play in the sandbox on Nov. 11th- Veterans Day. I'll be in Iraq for 60 days- yeah, that's right- 60 days. The Air Guard is like that. I originally volunteered for our maximum which is 120 days, but the folks in D.C. only gave me 2 months. So I'll be back in mid-January.....right after the holidays have ended. Yep, I'm going to spend the holidays in Iraq. Believe me, I'm not sad at all. Seriously, I have lot's of reasons why I want to do this and I'm really looking forward to it. I just wish I could go longer than a couple months-although I've been told that I'll be glad to get back! So folks, I feel a little awkward accepting thanks from people for doing my job- ok, I feel very awkward hearing stuff like that, especially for a silly 60 days. So having said that, wish me luck that I'll do a great job over there and they'll want to keep me....or something like that. Here's a pic of when I was awarded Airman of the Year a few years ago: Attached Images __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

10-27-2007, 01:08 PM	#2
xtreme80 Wishin' I had more money! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,242	Re: "I'm goin' ta war, baby!" Good luck with everything bud! I wanted to be able to go to Iraq too, but I'll be stuck on an aircraft carrier instead. be sure to take some pics! And by the way... *THANK YOU* Haha Last edited by xtreme80; 10-27-2007 at 01:09 PM.

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Stepside65 Still Truckless! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 3,166	Re: "I'm goin' ta war, baby!" Only two months? I won't get the chance to see you over there then. Good luck and be glad you're going during the winter. __________________ ~James Truckless 2009 Hyundai Sonata<~~Wife's sedanomatic 1997 Nissan Pickup Father-in-law's tonka toy I am forced to drive Founder of The 60-66 Club Tutor Et Ultor

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pyro883 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 244	Re: "I'm goin' ta war, baby!" Good luck and be safe boss. I have been over there twice both times for 7 months. Stay safe, and keep your head low.

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11-10-2007, 06:43 PM	#24
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: "I'm goin' ta war, baby!" So tomorrow I'm on orders and have to out process and I have to be at the base *VERY* early Sunday morning to fly out. Once I'm over in Baltimore, I'm really worried about the long freakin' flight over there. I'm not sure how my butt will handle sitting in a cramped seat for so long. I think it'll be a very busy next few days since no matter how much I plan- there's always last minute stuff that crops up. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten... Last edited by Brad; 11-10-2007 at 06:44 PM.

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CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,153	Re: "I'm goin' ta war, baby!" I dont know much about the military, how do they fly you over to Iraq? Im betting its not first class.

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