i am getting activated

[Surface Tension]

Good luck and be carefull.

[minnesota mac]

good luck. be carefull, and that goes for all of you.

[canvasback kid]

I cant thank u guys enough for the support and as soon as i find out where i am gonna be and when i get there i will definately keep in touch!!!
thanks again

[TheGuy]

Thanks CB!!
Good luck over there!!

[Aqua Eye]

I don't pretend to know all the reasons why our "Best" people need to secure another man's country in order to protect our way of life here.
I do know this,...It is a hard and difficult thing you are doing on behalf of your country. I thank you for it. I hope "our" countrymen can learn to do at least a little better job of appreciating the sacrifices made by our men and women of uniform. I personally have a difficult time telling myself I deserve it. Come back safely to enjoy the land you love. God Bless-
Troy

[Harmonica Bear]

CK,

We appreciate your sacrifice and Godspeed!

HB

[wasssit]

Tumbleweed, I was in turkey with the 4/7 ADA. Protecting the airbase in Incirlik. Making sure those scuds and enemy aircraft didn't come near the airbase. Are unit was station out of Germany, south of Frankfurt along the Rhine river.

[MT Net]

Thanks! And good luck!

[Uncle Grump]

'Kid

Thank you and God Bless.

UG

[Jackpine Rob]

Godspeed Kid.

[riverbasher]

Canvasback,
From a fellow combat vet I salute you. I went to Iraq in June of 2003 and just returned home here in May of '04. Depending on where you are there is internet centers and phone centers set up pretty much at every base. Good luck on your journey and stay safe

Jeremy Hinton
Elk River, MN

[EBass]

Thank you, good luck and God Bless!

[walleyehawk]

Thank you for your service and stay safe.

If you are concerned about your bills, look into the Sailors and Soldiers Act. You will not be the only one concerned so don't be embarassed to ask about it.

Your CO will probably tell you about it but it may offer some relief and lower interest rates on your bills. Was 6% on autos and other debts for the period you are serving, I am not sure where it is today. With todays rates, your interest rates may be that low already. May also give a stay on foreclosure or other negative actions. I think it applies only to reservists, not full time military.

I was involved in lending in Iraq 1 and I remember working with a number of families to set them up with this assistance.

[TUMBLEWEED]

Wasssit, That would be Darmstadt?? Been
there many times if so. There was another
around Mannheim too. Anyways, cool.....

[Leaky]

Kid - I was born at Fort Leonardwood. Thanks for your service and be safe!!!

[jonny_redhorse]

I certainly can relate to what your thoughts and feelings are..canvasback....i was drafted into the marines back in 69'(nam' thing)....kind of a "sweet/sour" thing....you want to fullfill your obligation but have the fear of the unknown lurking also in the background...you'll do fine...the days pass....as the weeks and months...looking back on those years i spent "in the nam"...i learned and saw alot....part of the learning experience in my future life...it made me a better person...will be looking for your future return...and you take care...jonny

[taxmancommeth]

Good Luck & Godspeed!

Thanks for your service for the best country in the world! It is people like you that keep it that way!

[Kingfisher]

cb k, As a 1950's vet. I am so proud of you and all who are willing to protect us and our country. Keep safe and alert. Psalm 91

[Seabass77]

Thank you for your service. God Bless.

[fishermn]

Thanks so much for your service to our wonderful contry!

Take care, and come home safe and soon!

[OldBear]

God Speed to you and thank you for your duty........

[Sifty]

CK,Thank You and God Blees You.

Sifty

[upnorth]

Come back safe and sound

[BMAT43]

CBK

Kid keep your head down.... I know the feeling that you are going through right now I am a 15 year vet (7 active, 8 in the guard) I now it sounds stupid but I have been trying to find a way to go but have been unsuccessful thus far...I was there the first time in 90-91... and have a feeling of not accomplishing this mission then....

Anyway....
THANK YOU for answering the call and helping to ensure that we as Americians can continue to enjoy the things that makes this country great....

SFC MATHWIG

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If it was so easy to catch fish.... they'd call it catching and not fishing

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[snowgoose]

CBK
Thank you for your willingness to protect us here at home. Good luck and God be with you.
I would also like to thank anybody that has ever served our country.
Snowgoose