All:

It is windy and getting a little cold but here I am in FOB Dwyer in Afghanistan with a WiFi connection from the base, and using it in my tent. Anyways, I will take it and use it to say howdy to the fellas on the 24. For some reason I cannot see pictures when people post them. That sucks because I was going to live my hunting season this year through you guys, who get deer.

Hope all is well. Due to us going to River City(blackout) a lot, I dont know when I will be on again. There is a lot going in this part of the country. That is all that I can say.

All the best...
RAS

Take care my friend, Keep your head down, Ill think of you on Nov. 15th here in Michigan, and tip a glass to you that evening! again thanks for your sevrice, John

God-speed,Brother. Think about you every day.

Be careful up there RAS, and the pics will still be here when you get back.

God speed!

I second what has already been said. We should ALL count our blessing because of folks like you. As has already been said, thank you for serving. That makes you a cut above.

Best to you RAS. We will keep your seat warm here at the fire until you return. GW

Hey Ras! I have nothing to complain about compared to you thats for DAMN sure! Afghanistan is hell for sure!

Keep your head down!!!



PS there's a decent chance I might see you before you get home!

Good to hear from you. Be safe. Let me know if you find yourself in Kabul. An old buddy of mine (retired Marine Colonel) is working there as a contractor. I'll put you in touch. He'll bend your ear talking guns.

All the best and come home safe.

+1 on all other comments,and do return safely,all together

Good to hear from you RAS. Stay safe.

All the best mate, safe return tyour family. are there are aussies & kiwis in your. Oh maybe I should'nt have asked that.

Johno

God Bless, Stay Safe, and Thanks for your service.

BMT

Hi Jeff,

Good to hear from you. I called the Mrs. over the weekend. I will PM you later. Take care my friend and watch your back...Bill.

Good to hear from you. Stay safe and THANKS for all you do.

Hi Jeff,
Keep yourself safe over there and I will do as John and tip one to you when our deer camp starts this fall. Will pray for a safe return for you.
Jim

We've said a prayer for your safety and toasted your service this p.m. Be careful; be safe.
John & Arnell

Good luck RAS and will be thinking of all there with you

Keep your ears up and head down! My daughter spent 18 mo. in the Sand Pit (Iraq)and got back last year (in reserves now) and just so you know, we're really pulling for you and all you do.

Thanks,
Steve

May god bless you and the men that you serve with.

Come back safe.

Take care over there my friend

Best Regards


Mike

Thanks for your service RAS.

Stay the course and return safe. Thanks.

Shortgrub

Did the LLBean PC case work for you?

Jeff

Stay safe, watch your back, and have a safe return home!

Stay safe RAS...Hope you get home soon...

Thank's for your service to our country...

Joe

May God keep you from harms way. Thank you for your sacrifices to keep our freedoms.

Mike

Thanks for the kind words and good advice. Yes, it is getting cooler here. It will not be long before it gets cold. I can handle cold, but hate the heat so all the better for me. I grew up in Michigan so it is expected. Anyways, I am doing what I was sent here to do and it is rewarding service. I miss my family and friends greatly but I have my family of Marines here with me to keep me company.

The place here generally stinks and is disgusting, but that is most of the places I have been in the world, including Detroit. There isnt a single piece of plant life around here. You have to be miserable to live here really. If I dont catch up with you guys for awhile, have a great hunting season and Thanksgiving.

All the best,
Jeff

Jeff, my son is a Marine at Camp Leatherneck, so I know something about what you're talking about--he refers to it as "Crapghanistan." Makes Fort Irwin seem like a rain forest....

Just come home in one piece and congratulate yourself on having done your duty to your country and your unit. Remember we think about you guys every day and are proud of ALL of you.

Mike Armstrong

Jeff as one veteran to an active duty brother . I am proud of you and all the young folks who serve our country.Be safe .Tom

+1. I was just watching a canned deer hunt on one of the outdoor channels. All disabled veterans of different degrees. Really it was sad to watch because instead of a country of heros now we are a country of cowards. Thank you, Ras, for being one of the heros. You don;t have to do ANYTHING special, just being there makes you a hero. You're a good man!!! I am proud of you.

Jeff,

Is there anything that you or your family of Marines want/need and can't get through regular channels? If so, let me know and I'll see what I can do.

Jeff

Jeff-I was thinking the same thing as 260. Glad he brought it up. What do you or your family need? Give us some forwarding information and let us do the rest. I'm thinking there's a bunch of guys here that would be more than willing to help out. 'Goes for the family too-phone cards? Personal stuff? Why don't you send us a list and just consider it done.

Thanks for keeping us safe and free.

Good luck and Godspeed.

Best Regards,

GG

CG and 260,

That is a great idea! I dont need much but the 46 Marines that are here serving with me could use a thing or two. A few of them dont have much and with the holidays rolling around, could be a morale boost. I will send you a PM and we will work out the details.


Jeff

I would be happy to help out as well. Let me know what I can do. Be safe over there Jeff, and many thanks for all that you guys do over there to keep it safe here.

I used to send Jerky to my gf's son in Iraq, from a place called Oscar's. He said it was damn good. Be safe.

Be careful over there RAS. Thanks for your service and Semper Fi!

RAS, I'm new to the forum so I don't know you, but I'd like to thank you for your service. After doing 28 yrs I retired last yr & I would have done a couple more if they'd let me. When I was in Pakistan shortly after 9-11 a young troop of mine asked me how I handled it because he never heard me complaining like most of the others. I told him I just think of it as a long camping trip with lousy food & scenery, & I always remember there are other U.S. servicemen out there that are in a worse place than we are. Thanks & come home safe.

Jerry

Jeff, Although we do not know each other, this forum seems to bring us all closer. Be safe and know your service is very much appreciated by all. Larry

Take care RAS in hope your with us soon

good Luck & stay safe.

We tiped a cup to you Ras, and the rest of our fighting men & woman, the night before the opener Nov 14th, I struck out on the deer, on this trip tho! take care and come home safe! John