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05-23-2007, 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Fluffmeister  Good God! So do I! Is this a first?  | Not at all, we agree on many subjects. I just think he needs to approach many of them in a less extreme, more educated and more mature manner. | 
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05-23-2007, 11:25 AM
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05-23-2007, 11:27 AM
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05-23-2007, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by OhDear I am very nearly 51 years old now. So I am talking about air raid drills and bomb shelters from when I was in grade school. Like 1961 and awhile longer...
But we were never told to believe it was the real thing, only that it was preparation in case it ever would be th real thing.
Just like when the Emergency Broadcasting System , this is only a test . . .
OD | Holy cow, you're actually older than me. You look very good. I will be in Iraq when I turn 50 in August. I expect any "drills" over there will be the real thing. | 
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05-23-2007, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by pensacola_niceman Holy cow, you're actually older than me. You look very good. I will be in Iraq when I turn 50 in August. I expect any "drills" over there will be the real thing. | I will pray for you in August Pen. How long will you be there and why are you going? And thanks.  OD
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05-23-2007, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by OhDear I will pray for you in August Pen. How long will you be there and why are you going? And thanks. OD | I am an electrical engineer and I going for the first of three projects to provide electrical power to Army camps there. My first tour will be about 3 months. | |
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05-23-2007, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by pensacola_niceman I am an electrical engineer and I going for the first of three projects to provide electrical power to Army camps there. My first tour will be about 3 months. | Home in time for Thanksgiving! OD
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05-23-2007, 12:39 PM
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05-23-2007, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by tadpole256 Keep your head on a swivel brother! | Well, I am a civilian now; however, my prior experience as a Navy officer helped me get the job. I'll be depending on the soldiers to keep me from getting my ass shot off. | |
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05-23-2007, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by pensacola_niceman Well, I am a civilian now; however, my prior experience as a Navy officer helped me get the job. I'll be depending on the soldiers to keep me from getting my ass shot off. | Good luck, PN - that's some way to spend your 50th birthday! Take care, and I applaud your bravery; it can't be an easy job, but it's an essential one. | |
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