Tomorrow I leave for Iraq. Just a few last minute packing things to go. We will fly from Cherry Point, NC to Ireland for a layover (!) and then on to Kuwait. From Kuwait to Al Asad. The good news is that I will get all of January tax free because I will make it to Kuwait before Feb 1.
Thanks to all those who have sent me there well wishes; thankfully I will only be in country for about 4 months. I have apparently been in Camp Lejeune for so long that they are bring me back in June to go to a new job/duty station.
I will keep everyone updated as to the goings on over here and post a lot of pictures.
By the way, if no one answers the movie I posted, it's over to Vee!
Referring to our VBOB President Dee Paris' latest letter to The Chapters ...His suggestion to publicize and give recognition to the upcoming 65th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge next year:... that the chapters consult with their State Reps, State Senators, Councilmen, and Governors, Public Figures etc........and have them draw up PROCLAMATIONS to honor our Veterans. and "The Battle" The photo in the Attachment here.....shows members of the Central Massachusetts Chapter-22 in the office of Former Gov. William Weld, with our State Senator and local State Rep.....holding our banner...While I am in the blue sweater showing Gov. Weld our Official Logo on a plaque, which we presented to him on the occasion....on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. Dec 16, 1994....The Governor presented us with his Proclamation...We then toured the State Senate Chambers in the State House...The large picture if of the Contraversial former Governor Curley, of Massachusetts.
John McAuliffe VBOB VP Chapters ..Pres.Cent. Mass. Chapter-22
My buddy John McAuliffe, received this letter. How heartwarming.
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Dear Mr McAuliffe,
Today, Jan. 26th 2009, is the 64th anniversary of the liberation of my hometown, Huldange. As you know it was liberated by the 347th Inf. Rgt. of the 87th Inf. Div. and your unit was probably not far away from it.
With gratitude we remember what You and your buddies did for our ancestors back in 1945, while liberating them.
I guess you must have plenty of memories going back to that time these days.
How was your reenactment event which you visited last week?
How in the hell could this despicable evil thing happen in America???!!! This is one of the most appalling things I've ever heard.
