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Off I go, back to the desert known as Iraq

Started by hemi68charger, March 30, 2007, 08:00:18 AM

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hemi68charger

March 30, 2007, 08:00:18 AM
Well, this will be my last Friday for awhile here in the States... Heading off to Iraq on Monday with my Air Force unit... As things come full-circle, I too know that this will come and go and I'll be back here... Last time I was there, I had access, but limited time unlike here. This time will be a little harder since my wife, Kim, knows I'll be over there and I'll be separated from my lovely 10-month old daughter for the first time... I put things in perspective for I know there are servicemen who haven't even seen their babies yet..

Hopefully when I return, I'll have a completely painted '68 Charger R/T and will enjoy putting her back together...

Keep the board going fellas !!

Troy
Troy
'69 Charger Daytona 440 auto 4.10 Dana ( now 426 HEMI )
'70 Superbird 426 Hemi auto: Lindsley Bonneville Salt Flat world record holder (220.2mph)
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Charger1973

#1
March 30, 2007, 08:34:29 AM
Take care of yourself over there man.   :patriot:

TruckDriver

#2
March 30, 2007, 08:38:32 AM
Take care of yourself Troy. Be careful. If you want, I'll take care of Dana for you :D

:patriot: :patriot: :patriot:
PETE

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"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!" :P

6pkrunner

#3
March 30, 2007, 08:50:31 AM
Take care Troy. Godspeed in your safe return.

my73charger

#4
March 30, 2007, 09:16:13 AM
Thank you for guarding us!  Thoughts and prayers are with you.   :patriot:

Johnny SixPack

#5
March 30, 2007, 09:49:09 AM
Keep your head down and your powder dry!  :icon_smile_big:

Seriously, be safe, Troy, and get home soon! :yesnod:

:patriot:
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41husk

#6
March 30, 2007, 09:54:27 AM
Best of luck and come back safe!
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TeeWJay426

#7
March 30, 2007, 10:10:16 AM
 :iagree: What they all said..... and a big thank you for your service!  :cheers: :patriot:
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AKcharger

#8
March 30, 2007, 10:10:29 AM
 Going back already???

Have fun and be careful!

Charger74

#9
March 30, 2007, 10:21:18 AM
Take care and godspeed.  Let us know how things really are when you get a chance, since our wonderful media outlets do such a wonderful job.

hemi68charger

#10
March 30, 2007, 10:53:30 AM
Quote from: AKcharger on March 30, 2007, 10:10:29 AM
Going back already???

Have fun and be careful!

Yeap Chief, I'm heading back..... But this will be my LAST time...........  :icon_smile_big:

I have 19 years now and counting........
Troy
'69 Charger Daytona 440 auto 4.10 Dana ( now 426 HEMI )
'70 Superbird 426 Hemi auto: Lindsley Bonneville Salt Flat world record holder (220.2mph)
Houston Mopar Club Connection

mikepmcs

#11
March 30, 2007, 12:08:40 PM
Stay safe Troy.
:thumbs: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot:

v/r
Mike
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

Charger_Fan

#12
March 30, 2007, 12:25:05 PM
Take care, Troy! Thank you & your brothers in arms for all you do! :patriot:

The Aquamax...yes, this bike spent 2 nights underwater one weekend. (Not my doing), but it gained the name, and has since become pseudo-famous. :)

Rocky

#13
March 30, 2007, 01:29:40 PM
That sucks,  it is just starting to get hot there.  Take plenty of DEET for the skeeters too, if you are in an area where they are a problem.  I remember counting over 35 bites on my left hand alone.  Those things drove me nuts.  :brickwall:

Semper Fi,
    Rocky

hemi68charger

#15
March 30, 2007, 02:11:20 PM
Quote from: Rocky on March 30, 2007, 01:29:40 PM
That sucks,  it is just starting to get hot there.  Take plenty of DEET for the skeeters too, if you are in an area where they are a problem.  I remember counting over 35 bites on my left hand alone.  Those things drove me nuts.  :brickwall:

Semper Fi,
    Rocky

Thanks Rocky.. Have the DEET AND sunblock....... This whiteboy burns ever-so easily........ Last time I was there in '05, it was normal to be 130 to 140 degrees.. So, this time it shouldn't be so hot.. I'm just glad the rainy season's over.... Wouldn't want to be wading through all the muds...... Never had one problem with the mosquitoes, was too dry.........
Troy
'69 Charger Daytona 440 auto 4.10 Dana ( now 426 HEMI )
'70 Superbird 426 Hemi auto: Lindsley Bonneville Salt Flat world record holder (220.2mph)
Houston Mopar Club Connection

19Charger68

#16
March 30, 2007, 02:13:12 PM
Good luck and take care.  Thank you for your service!
Bruce

Just 6T9 CHGR

#17
March 30, 2007, 02:36:13 PM
Good luck Troy!   Speedy & safe return! 
Chris' '69 Charger R/T

Vainglory, Esq.

#18
March 30, 2007, 02:42:00 PM
Keep your powder dry, buddy.  You'll be back before you know it.

hemigeno

#19
March 30, 2007, 03:09:55 PM
Troy,

Already told ya to be safe and get home soon to your family, but it can't be said enough times.

Thanks for your service, too!   :2thumbs:

Geno

Afflyer

#20
March 30, 2007, 03:20:57 PM
Hemi, keep on your toes over there.  I am curious to know what kind of "news" you'll see about the happenings going on here while you are over in the sand box.  AFN is so white-washed.

Take good care of yourself and we'll see you here when you get back.

Bless ya.

Bradley
Retired USAF C-130H3, C-130E, MC-130E, MC-130W Flight Engineer

1969 Charger 440/4bbl "Hemi Orange Mistress"
2009 Hemi Ram 1500 Sport Special Crew Cab "Black Betty"
2011 BMW X5 3.5i "Heidi"

Rocky

#21
March 30, 2007, 03:31:41 PM
Quote from: hemi68charger on March 30, 2007, 02:11:20 PM
Quote from: Rocky on March 30, 2007, 01:29:40 PM
That sucks,  it is just starting to get hot there.  Take plenty of DEET for the skeeters too, if you are in an area where they are a problem.  I remember counting over 35 bites on my left hand alone.  Those things drove me nuts.  :brickwall:

Semper Fi,
    Rocky

Thanks Rocky.. Have the DEET AND sunblock....... This whiteboy burns ever-so easily........ Last time I was there in '05, it was normal to be 130 to 140 degrees.. So, this time it should be so hot.. I'm just glad the rainy season's over.... Wouldn't want to be wading through all the muds...... Never had one problem with the mosquitoes, was too dry.........

I'm as white as they come too.  Hell, sometimes I think my son is translucent.  I spent weeks trying to get a tan only to have it washed off about six weeks later with my first real shower.  That was back in '03  I think facilities are a little better now, especially with the AF.

    Semper Fi,
        Rocky

     P.S.  If you have visiting Marines on base please don't bitch to the staff in the chow hall when they run out of Haagen-Dazs ice cream bars.  (We nearly lynched that tech sargent, and were banned unless we had a signature from an O-5 or higher.)  we didn't have a problem getting a signature.

bull

#22
March 30, 2007, 03:51:24 PM
Quote from: Johnny SixPack on March 30, 2007, 09:49:09 AM
Keep your head down and your powder dry!  :icon_smile_big:

Everything stays real dry in Iraq, doesn't it?

Stay safe, Troy. See you soon.

golden73

#23
March 30, 2007, 04:33:19 PM
Where abouts are you going to be? I'm over there (here) right now. The heat isn't too bad yet. It only gets in the 90's during the day so far. The wet season wasn't very wet, it only rained 4 times here in the past 3 months I have been here. Good luck to you buddy, and I hope everything goes well for you!

chargerboy69

#24
March 30, 2007, 04:38:43 PM
God bless. . And take care. Thank you for your service.  :patriot:
Indiana Army National Guard 1st Battalion, 293rd Infantry. Nightfighters. Fort Wayne Indiana.


A government big enough to give you everything you need, is a government big enough to take away everything that you have.
--Gerald Ford


                                       

skip68

#25
March 30, 2007, 04:44:42 PM
Take care of yourself over there! God bless you for defending our country, you truely are a hero!!!!! :yesnod: :patriot:
Mrs.Skip68 ;)
skip68, A.K.A. Chuck \ 68 Charger 440 auto\ 67 Camaro RS (no 440)       FRANKS & BEANS !!!

chargerboy69

#26
March 30, 2007, 04:48:38 PM
Quote from: skip68 on March 30, 2007, 04:44:42 PM
you truely are a hero!!!!! :yesnod: :patriot:


That is the truth. . . Very well said.
Indiana Army National Guard 1st Battalion, 293rd Infantry. Nightfighters. Fort Wayne Indiana.


A government big enough to give you everything you need, is a government big enough to take away everything that you have.
--Gerald Ford


                                       

mikesbbody

#27
March 30, 2007, 04:56:14 PM
take care, we are all very proud of you at least this will be your last time stay safe :2thumbs:

68chrgrwife

#28
March 30, 2007, 05:19:14 PM
Quote from: hemi68charger on March 30, 2007, 02:11:20 PM
Quote from: Rocky on March 30, 2007, 01:29:40 PM
That sucks,  it is just starting to get hot there.  Take plenty of DEET for the skeeters too, if you are in an area where they are a problem.  I remember counting over 35 bites on my left hand alone.  Those things drove me nuts.  :brickwall:

Semper Fi,
    Rocky

Thanks Rocky.. Have the DEET AND sunblock....... This whiteboy burns ever-so easily........ Last time I was there in '05, it was normal to be 130 to 140 degrees.. So, this time it should be so hot.. I'm just glad the rainy season's over.... Wouldn't want to be wading through all the muds...... Never had one problem with the mosquitoes, was too dry.........

Yeah, hubby is over there now and he has said that it has been raining like every day there..It's gotta suck.  good luck and return to us soon!  LIke I tell hubby keep your head an ass down out there!  And keep your eyes open for anything that looks out of the ordinary not just on the other side of the gate, but inside the camp too....you never know when one of your "buddies" will lose it and start blasting away...it has happened....
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Arthu®

#29
March 30, 2007, 05:21:31 PM
Take care and come home safe!

Arthur
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Lowprofile

#30
March 30, 2007, 06:43:58 PM
Thanks for your service, Bro. Stay Safe and Take Care.  :patriot: :cheers: :2thumbs:
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hemi68charger

#31
March 30, 2007, 07:03:02 PM
Quote from: golden73 on March 30, 2007, 04:33:19 PM
Where abouts are you going to be? I'm over there (here) right now. The heat isn't too bad yet. It only gets in the 90's during the day so far. The wet season wasn't very wet, it only rained 4 times here in the past 3 months I have been here. Good luck to you buddy, and I hope everything goes well for you!

Well, I can't say on this forum.... BaseX...
Troy
'69 Charger Daytona 440 auto 4.10 Dana ( now 426 HEMI )
'70 Superbird 426 Hemi auto: Lindsley Bonneville Salt Flat world record holder (220.2mph)
Houston Mopar Club Connection

HDCharger

#32
March 30, 2007, 09:35:15 PM
Take care Brother.  Did my 2 tours and retired with 20 yrs and 4 days.  Miss the heck out of it.  Civilian life is not the same.  Heck you have to pay for everything out here.  Take Care and Godspeed.
MSG, US Army, Retired
1973 Charger SE
1976 Stepside Powerwagon
2007 Ram 1500 Laramie
2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport
1967 Dodge Truck

Blue Pentastar

#33
March 30, 2007, 10:24:12 PM
Hi Troy

You and Scott stay safe and come home soon. Hope to see you in Boerne this summer.

Mike Schrader
69 Charger White Hat Special  
04 Chrysler 300M Special
99 Ram 3500 Dually Diesel

400/6/PAC

#35
March 31, 2007, 10:25:01 AM
Keep safe Troy.
We thank you and all service Men and Women.

Duey

#36
March 31, 2007, 12:13:09 PM
Troy, have a safe one there, bro!  Do you guys do the Wacky Wednesday mefloquin thing like we did in Afghanistan?  That always helps to pass the time!  :icon_smile_big:  Stay safe and I'm sure your beast will be nicely painted for you when you get home.

Cheers,
Duey

p.s.  Bradley, buddy, since we never got to hook up in BAF, I'll be coming down some time in the summer...is your 6A and 6B still the same as at BAF or do you have some new guys up the chain?  You'll have to show me the Wombat, only seen Spooky and Tal1's.
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PocketThunder

#37
March 31, 2007, 01:15:27 PM
 :patriot:
"Liberalism is a disease that attacks one's ability to understand logic. Extreme manifestations include the willingness to continue down a path of self destruction, based solely on a delusional belief in a failed ideology."

venom04

#38
March 31, 2007, 03:15:38 PM
 :patriot:  Good luck
:drive:

pettyfan43

#39
March 31, 2007, 06:38:48 PM
Be safe and RETURN safe!  :patriot:

Oh Yeah

THANK YOU to ALL who serve or HAVE SERVED our country.

Khyron

#40
March 31, 2007, 07:54:16 PM
be safe man!


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#41
April 01, 2007, 06:45:04 AM
Be safe, be careful and thank you... I nothing but the utmost respect for anyone who serves -

:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:

dart3404

#42
April 01, 2007, 06:57:06 AM
Stay safe.
Thank you

Silver R/T

#44
April 01, 2007, 03:51:22 PM
Stay safe, kick some iraqi ass
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