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Joe
Thank you so much.
posted by
Bel_
on November 25, 2005 at 8:42 PM
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Military_Wife
I would say that your actions have touched a lot of deployed servicemen and women, and that is the reason that she sent the flag to you.
posted by
Joe_Love
on November 25, 2005 at 6:14 AM
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Yah, for you and Carl, too!
We'll be waiting to hear he's home.
posted by
MaggieMae
on November 23, 2005 at 5:59 PM
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Mike
The bit at Fort Dix as well.
posted by
Bel_
on November 23, 2005 at 2:26 PM
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Medusa
He is on his way kinda sorta already! The first leg of his journey was completed this afternoon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
posted by
Bel_
on November 23, 2005 at 2:18 PM
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Great story, Military Wife....
and a wonderful surprise. I hope your Carl is coming home in that exact time slot. Hang in there and keep your fingers and toes crossed.
posted by
MedusaNextDoor
on November 23, 2005 at 12:44 PM
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yeah i was here when all those units got diverted to dix
we DID have a ton of damn people here. there were always long lines at the px.
but actually units will quite often mob somewhere different than where they demobed. im not exactly sure why it's so hard to plan when and where theyll go through.
posted by
mikebrown
on November 23, 2005 at 10:04 AM
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Nope Dix
To the best of my knowledge, they mobilize and demob through the same place. McCoy were the orginal orders for mobilization, but it seems everyone was over crowded in November of last year. When they got to Dix, they were actually put into an empty hospital that hadn't been used in years. No heat, no hot water. It was about two weeks before they actually were assigned to barracks. ALL of them ended up sick. Typical military, if you don't like what they said, wait a minute they will change their minds.
posted by
Bel_
on November 23, 2005 at 10:01 AM
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oh
stupid fort dix. did he mobilize through mccoy?
posted by
mikebrown
on November 23, 2005 at 9:58 AM
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Avant
It is truly one I will cherish always.
posted by
Bel_
on November 23, 2005 at 9:56 AM
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Mike
NO, Fort Dix. They were orginally slotted for Fort McCoy last year but got switched. Actually in a week it wa Fort McCoy, Fort Dix, Fort Mcoy, Fort Attaberry (something like that), Fort McCoy then finally Fort Dix....guess you were all full up at that point. You actually had Jamie go through though about 3 weeks ago.
I wish it was Fort McCoy, cuz I know you would get him home to me FAST!
posted by
Bel_
on November 23, 2005 at 9:55 AM
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Military Wife
That was a heartfelt gift. I'm happy for you.
posted by
avant-garde
on November 23, 2005 at 9:53 AM
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remind me: is he going to demobilize in fort mccoy?
i might see him if he is.
posted by
mikebrown
on November 23, 2005 at 9:52 AM
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Nancy
I am so very excited I can hardly think straight! It is a wonderful, wonderful gift!
posted by
Bel_
on November 23, 2005 at 9:38 AM
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That brought tears to my eyes. What a wonderful gift. And congrats on your soon to be home sweetie!
posted by
Nancy-R-H
on November 23, 2005 at 9:37 AM
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Masky
He sure has!
posted by
Bel_
on November 23, 2005 at 7:56 AM
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MilitaryWife
God smiled on you, didn't he?
posted by
Masky
on November 23, 2005 at 7:55 AM
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Jimson
I have plenty to be thankful for this year
posted by
Bel_
on November 23, 2005 at 7:53 AM
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Very sweet! :) I'm happy for you getting yours coming home so soon!
posted by
SomeoneElse
on November 23, 2005 at 7:49 AM
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babe_rocks
It truly made my day.
posted by
Bel_
on November 23, 2005 at 7:49 AM
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A special, unexpected gift is a good way to start a day. Good for you :)
posted by
babe_rocks
on November 23, 2005 at 7:47 AM
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