Launch day!
Ok, so I'm being mobilized in a couple of weeks.
I'm going back into the Army full time to help fight the global war on terrorism. I have over 28 years of service with 3 of them active duty (11B, 1/509th ABCT out of Vicenza, Italy) but so long ago their experience is just a dim memory now....
Now, a whole bunch of years later I'm on my way back to Active Duty with my unit and going to see what's new in this Army of One...
Wish me luck!
20 Comments:
Hi Tim.... glad to see its working!
Jessica
6/21/2005 8:50 AM
lol does this mean my other comment is gone? "POOF"!! :-)
6/21/2005 9:18 AM
yeah sorry azzy == that was me.
Cleaning up launch issues --
Jessica
6/21/2005 10:52 AM
No prob at all :-) Im really glad you are doing this!!
6/21/2005 11:10 AM
Is this where we get to see updates while you are away?
6/21/2005 11:37 AM
Ok, so what does this mean in English prz...
11B, 1/509th ABCT
Im thinking 11th Batalion, then I get lost LOL
6/21/2005 12:29 PM
LOL
that was all army code:
11b is the MOS for Infantry (Military Occupational Specialty)
1/509th was the 1st Battalion 509th Infantry
ABCT was the Airborne Battalion Combat Team. This "light" airborne battalion was the Initial Reaction Force (IRF) for Europe back in the 70's They were packed and on the runway waiting for Jimmy Carter to give the signal to "GO" when Idi Amin was acting up in Uganda back in 1976 (I wasn't there yet). Instead, the Israels went in and they made a movie about it, called "Seven days in Entebbe" if you like your history. :)
(HI MIKE! HI SUSANNE!)
6/21/2005 3:16 PM
Awesome job, Jess, this is very cool!
6/21/2005 3:19 PM
This is a great way to keep us all posted on your adventures. Take care and be safe, Nancy
6/21/2005 4:34 PM
HI TIM!! lol
This is definatley a great idea! Will be really neat to follow what you're up to.
Great job with this :-)
6/21/2005 6:06 PM
Hey Murph,
Thanks for setting this up. It will be nice to see how you're doing.
We'll all be thinking of you.
Get back soon so we can hit the links. You'll probalby be pretty good out of the sand by the time you get back.
Jeff L.
6/21/2005 6:45 PM
Tim,
we never say..."Murph, who?". Good luck overseas. get a good tan! We'll all be pulling for you at Albright Ideas. We'll pass the word of your adventures and web site. Mucho luck! Keep that bald head down!
6/21/2005 10:30 PM
Hi Tim,
This is a great idea! We'll be here for you if you want to vent. Good luck and take care of yourself.
Melissa
6/22/2005 7:42 AM
Hey Tim. Here I thought you would be called up during the Y2K thing.
You know I will be praying for you over there. Stay safe and I will look forward to your return. I will send over some beef jerkey for you so give address when you can.
6/22/2005 8:06 AM
Ummm, I should clarify something...
I was involuntarily mobilized, this is not a career change. :)
They've been telling us for a couple of years that it's not "if" we go, but "when" and my number just got called. We're taking a very large group of people from this area to do theater level logistics, with Iraq as the theater. We're going to relieve another like-unit that's been there for the last 18 months so they can get back to their civilian careers.
/TimM
6/22/2005 9:02 AM
I think you should make a list of things that we can send you - like the beef jerky for example. Thats a GREAT idea!
Also, I think I can speak for all of your WoW/AC family, that you'll be in our thoughts and prayers. We're pullin for ya :-) Even though you'll have a lot of catching up to do when you get back lol Anyway - like someone else above said, Keep your head down, stay safe, keep us posted and come home soon. We'll miss you.
Susanne, Mike and Dave
6/22/2005 9:20 AM
So you're finally going? Good luck in the sandbox. I'll be a regular reader.
Eric P.
6/22/2005 9:21 AM
Hola Tim,
this is a great idea! You'll be in my thoughts and prayers. Si tienes tiempo, practica tu espanol.
Take time to also smoke an occasional cigar!
Maria
6/22/2005 10:43 AM
Hey, hon...glad you're doing this! You and ALL our men and women Over There and Everywhere are in our thoughts and prayers.
Definitely get that address posted so we can send STUFF!
John and I and Moira (6-1/2) send our love and a heart-felt 'thank you!' for your service.
Love,
Kel
6/22/2005 12:14 PM
Tim,
I am glad I got to talk to you before you leave. I will be looking forward to getting together for lunch with you and Diann when you get back. Put me first on your calendar!
We will be thinking of you each day sending you good thoughts of support, gratitude, faith and safety.
Kelly, Roy and family
6/24/2005 5:53 PM
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