Glad you were able to spend the night getting together for a drink before he left.

Will be thinking of him.
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Just a quick update. Talked to Eric today and he is coming home for 15 days starting on Jan 4th. Just sent him some sticks and socks for the holidays. God Bless our Troops!! :-)
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glad to hear Eric is doing fine.....stay safe and God speed for a safe return home
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good for him. what is his MOS?
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Sorry I don't know what MOS mean??
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Military Occupation Specialty... aka.... what does he do in the military?:-):-)


side note.... every time I see this thread resurface with your name as the originator I think you're running off and getting hitched or something... :-)
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Eric is with the 82nd Airborne. But now I have to ask him that question.

Tim do you think I would put that info under the Troops Room??? Who is the blond one??
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Which Brigade/BCT with the Deuce?

Perhaps I should send a little birdie to sing to his CSM??

:-)
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OK, I found out he is a 12B- Combat Engineer. What does that mean?? :-) He got my package and smoked 2 cigars last night. Bringing joy to our troops.
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Means he jumps out of airplanes with an M4, a rucksack and a shovel.

:-)

(er...he will be...after he goes to jump school, that is)
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So he'll be building field fortifications, repairing bridges etc. in the combat zone?
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maybe some RCP action? Clearing IEDs from the roadside.
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Looks like Eric is coming home tomorrow. Going to meet him at the airport along with Warriors Watch Riders - they provide welcome home and sendoffs for the heros of our military both past and present. From what I understand that they follow you all the way to your home. I will post pics.
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...:-)

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Godspeed and thank him for his service... please. :-)
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Here I am with Eric.
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This is all the family, friends and Warrior Watch
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That's awesome, Kristin!

(And is it me, or does anyone else thing the guy standing next to you in the bottom photo looks like Scott Shilala?)
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Thanks for the pix Kristin...

Eric, enjoy your time at home with friends and family, and thank you for your service to our Country:-)

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Just a quick update. Eric made it "home" to his Base from his first tour. He should be back in IL the first week in May. Can't wait to see the kid. :-)
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Excellent news! My nephew is half way through his AIT school at Fort Leonard Wood (Combat Engineer). Is your brother a CE?
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