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Sunday, November 01, 2015

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I had a severe jet lag in Kuwait, so bad that I past out at work the first day. What a hassle! The firm decided to end my contract, so I hea...
Sunday, April 26, 2015

I arrived in Kuwait

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I took United flight 982 from Dulles Airport Washington DC, direct non-stop to Kuwait. 12 (twelve) hours in the air, plus 7 hours of time ch...
Thursday, April 16, 2015

Leaving!

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I just spoke with the travel agent! I am departing next week, from Dulles Airport (Washington DC area). I am so glad to be returning to the ...
Monday, April 13, 2015

Leaving next week.

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I am in my home in Alexandria VA. I just heard from my project manager, that I will be departing for Kuwait, on or about 23 April. I am l...
Wednesday, April 08, 2015

Going to Kuwait

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I got my military ID card last week, and my orders, assigning me to Kuwait. I have turned in my passport number and information to my employ...
Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Going to Kuwait

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I have been selected for a position in Kuwait .Stay tuned.
Friday, June 13, 2014

New Job with a new company. Back to the USA

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I have been selected for employment by SSAI. Here is their website: http://www.ssaihq.com I have returned to the USA, and I will be livin...
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Friday, January 03, 2014

The new year

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Well, the holiday season passed here at camp Morehead. Make no mistake, this is a rough place. It is about average for a small camp in Afg...
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Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Winter is coming

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Wednesday afternoon 11 Dec. Cool here in Afghanistan. Last night we had a drizzling rain, the whole camp is damp. I was sick last night, a...
Monday, December 09, 2013

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I was transferred to Camp Morehead, east of Kabul. About 45 minutes driving time, from my old Camp. The camp is small, but it has a de...
Saturday, November 30, 2013

One more day here

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I got an email from a brother in Montana. He thinks I can write a book. I cannot imagine if anyone is interested in what I have to say. I...
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Thursday, November 28, 2013

Thanksgiving day at Eggers

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Greetings all! I got up today, as usual. Then I ate a small breakfast. I actually forgot it was Thanksgiving day. At the chow hall, we had...
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Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Two weeks at Eggers

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I have been here two weeks. (not counting the week I was away at Forward Operating Base Shank). The base is small, and easy to get around....
Saturday, November 16, 2013

Bombing today

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There was a bombing today near where I am in Kabul. I did not hear it. But my firm did a "roll call" to account for all of us. N...
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Pressing on..

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There is no Masonic lodge here at Camp Eggers. The Camp is closing, and the military and civilian personnel will be relocated. I will move...
Monday, November 11, 2013

two weeks at the roof of the world

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I have been here for two weeks. Afghanistan does not change. After the Americans (and other nations depart) it will go back to being a pr...
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Friday, November 08, 2013

First week in Afghanistan

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I got my first week in Afghanistan. I am in an open-bay barracks, third floor. No privacy, not even a locker. I have to store my personal...
Friday, November 01, 2013

Arrived at Camp Eggers, Afghanistan.

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This has been a long trip. I was selected for the job in September. I flew to Atterbury, and when I arrived, I learned that I had no milit...
Friday, October 25, 2013

Final day at Atterbury

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My paperwork has been delayed,but it should be completed today, Friday 25 Oct. I am supposed to fly to Kuwait today, and then on to Afghan...
Monday, October 21, 2013

Back at Atterbury for the fourth time

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Flew from WashDC to Indianapolis on 19 Oct. Got the shuttle bus to Atterbury, went to the barracks. Started in-processing on Sunday 20 Oct...
Tuesday, October 15, 2013

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Well. I went to Camp Atterbury, and when I arrived, the Army could not do the processing. With no military ID card, you cannot do the pro...
Monday, October 07, 2013

Paperwork foul-up

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Guess what? There was a glitch in the paperwork. The man who used to handle the taskings, is not working due to the government shutdown. S...