Full Version: im off to afghanistan in Oct
found out today im heading out to afghanistan in late oct for 100 days. hope you guys can send me some emails when im over there, let me know whats going on in the sports and outsports world.
I imagine you have some mixed reactions about heading over there, AZAF, despite your obvious loyalty and dedication to your job/country....at least it's only for 100 days, though (hopefully it won't turn out to be much longer - for your sake).
Be glad to send you some e-mails keeping you up to date on happenings in the sports world back here....still look forward to seeing some posts from you in the future, of course.
Be sure to return home safely though because Outsports wouldn't be the same without ya -- your insightful comments and contributions to this board are always appreciated.
Be glad to send you some e-mails keeping you up to date on happenings in the sports world back here....still look forward to seeing some posts from you in the future, of course.
Be sure to return home safely though because Outsports wouldn't be the same without ya -- your insightful comments and contributions to this board are always appreciated.
azairforce,
Sorry if this sounds simple, or silly, But THANK YOU.
Thank for your stepping forward to protect all of us. You have my respect, and will be in my prayers.
I will be happy to email you, and if there is any thing you need while over there, let me know.
Take care
Sorry if this sounds simple, or silly, But THANK YOU.
Thank for your stepping forward to protect all of us. You have my respect, and will be in my prayers.
I will be happy to email you, and if there is any thing you need while over there, let me know.
Take care
Best of luck buddy! Our armed forces are better with people like you!
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and all of our men and women serving our country over there, big guy!! I am veteran as well and I know exactly the mixed feelings that you may be going through. Like an earlier posted stated though, we are a better country with soldiers like you serving to protect our country's welfare. We will miss you, but we will stay in contact with you as much as possible!! May God Bless you! Let us know if we can mail you any care packages or anything or that nature!! I already have friends in Iraq and let me know if I can do the same for you.
[ September 20, 2003, 10:17 AM: Message edited by: SmoothRon ]
[ September 20, 2003, 10:17 AM: Message edited by: SmoothRon ]
I'll say a prayer that you're always out of harm's way. Thank you for your service - wish there were more people like you.
thanks to all of you, the kind words very much appreciated. Ill be leaving on 26 Oct, ill get my mailing address and post it on here be great to keep n touch with you guys, and ill be able to check my email, uk09soccer@aol.com
Thanks again for all the kind words and support
it really means a lot
Thanks again for all the kind words and support
it really means a lot
Don't let us or anything else distract you from staying alert and safe. My thoughts are with you too. Looking forward to hearing from you while you're there.
thanks sport : ) dont worry ill be very aware when im there, ill defintly keep n touch and thank you for the kind words, very much appreciated
Wow. Best wishes. Keep in touch with a shortwave radio. Yes, I know I've said that already, but it's true.
http://www.radiofarda.com , especially
http://www.rferl.org/shortwave/shortwave-frd.asp
http://www.radiosawa.com , specifically
http://www.radiosawa.com/english_sp.cfm
Once again, consumers report.
Edited to add:
Armed Forces Radio sports events.
[ September 21, 2003, 08:02 PM: Message edited by: twin58 ]
http://www.radiofarda.com , especially
http://www.rferl.org/shortwave/shortwave-frd.asp
http://www.radiosawa.com , specifically
http://www.radiosawa.com/english_sp.cfm
Once again, consumers report.
Edited to add:
Armed Forces Radio sports events.
[ September 21, 2003, 08:02 PM: Message edited by: twin58 ]
Az -- stay safe and know that we will be thinking of you. Just think how much can change on the Board during those 100 days -- MIB and Razor may start dating, William and PhillyFan may become Howard Dean supporters... Seriously, thanks for sharing your news.
AZAF, you take care of yourself and stay safe, ok? We'll make sure to keep you updated on the boards. I don't know if you are a Arizona fan, but maybe when you return there will be a buzz in Tucson about the Cardinals (yeah, right) and the Wildcats (but not for football because when you return, won't it be basketball season?). Take care.
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mdphl:
MIB and Razor may start dating...
My sources say this aint gonna happen!MIB and Razor may start dating...
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Best of luck AZAF, we'll be thinking of you, your service is much appreciated.
Hang in there, AZAF. Do your job and come home safely. We're on your side.
gj
gj
I sent you an e-mail...best of luck, dude. I hope you get home ASAP!
Update...the e-mail bounced back has your e-mail address changed in the last couple of weeks? I sent it to the soccer address I had. If it has, drop me an e-mail to mailto:bobby78751@hotmail.combobby78751@hotmail.com so I can make a note of it.
[ September 22, 2003, 11:29 AM: Message edited by: bobby78751 ]
Update...the e-mail bounced back has your e-mail address changed in the last couple of weeks? I sent it to the soccer address I had. If it has, drop me an e-mail to mailto:bobby78751@hotmail.combobby78751@hotmail.com so I can make a note of it.
[ September 22, 2003, 11:29 AM: Message edited by: bobby78751 ]
Best wishes, Azairforce. I really hope and pray that you serve and return without any problems, and just know that my thoughts are always with you and the other soldiers!
thank all of you for the kind words!! I'll post my mailing address on here tomorrow.
really means a lot to hear from you guys, very much appreciated.
really means a lot to hear from you guys, very much appreciated.
All the best out there. Thanks for the good work and commitment to serving the country. We'll be praying for you.
Fair winds, clear skies and grateful thanks from a fellow veteran! As my grandfather, a WWI vet - but from the old Austro-Hungarian army - told my cousins and me when we went into the service: "Keep close to the generals!" We all came back and you will too! :cool:
AZAF, are you leaving soon? Will your email address remain the same as the one in your profile?
If Azairforce is near Bagram Air Base, he may at least be able to get a good cup of coffee.
Makeshift Starbucks Brings Taste of Home to Troops
Bagram Air Base Afghanistan
[ January 26, 2004, 01:28 PM: Message edited by: twin58 ]
Makeshift Starbucks Brings Taste of Home to Troops
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By Thomas E. Ricks and Liz Spayd
Washington Post Staff Writers
Saturday, January 24, 2004; Page A13
BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan -- It may come as some surprise to executives in Seattle, but the most remote Starbucks in the world is up and running at this dusty U.S. military outpost, serving up steaming lattes and grasshopper mochas just a few steps from a runway alive with Black Hawk helicopters and Warthog attack jets.
Despite the thick white cardboard cups and distinctive green logo pinned to the wall, this is not a real, corporate-run Starbucks. Rather, it is an ersatz branch created by troops from the California National Guard thirsty for a taste of home.
....
The soldiers' rogue outpost of caffeine culture, tucked just south of the forbidding snowcapped Hindu Kush mountains, was the brainchild of Scott Matthews, a member of the California Guard.
....
Clearly, Matthews has the entrepreneurial bug. Next he would like to bring Krispy Kreme Doughnuts to Afghanistan. The problem that worries him, he says, is how to keep the things fresh. \"They die so fast -- it's like they're alive.\"
Edited to correct name of the facility from my version, "Bagram AFB" (552 hits in Google) to the correct title, "Bagram Air Base" (18,400 hits in Google). The Post had it right all along.Washington Post Staff Writers
Saturday, January 24, 2004; Page A13
BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan -- It may come as some surprise to executives in Seattle, but the most remote Starbucks in the world is up and running at this dusty U.S. military outpost, serving up steaming lattes and grasshopper mochas just a few steps from a runway alive with Black Hawk helicopters and Warthog attack jets.
Despite the thick white cardboard cups and distinctive green logo pinned to the wall, this is not a real, corporate-run Starbucks. Rather, it is an ersatz branch created by troops from the California National Guard thirsty for a taste of home.
....
The soldiers' rogue outpost of caffeine culture, tucked just south of the forbidding snowcapped Hindu Kush mountains, was the brainchild of Scott Matthews, a member of the California Guard.
....
Clearly, Matthews has the entrepreneurial bug. Next he would like to bring Krispy Kreme Doughnuts to Afghanistan. The problem that worries him, he says, is how to keep the things fresh. \"They die so fast -- it's like they're alive.\"
Bagram Air Base Afghanistan
[ January 26, 2004, 01:28 PM: Message edited by: twin58 ]
Yep, that's the area where he is. He'll be back here in the States at the end of February.
[ January 26, 2004, 09:59 AM: Message edited by: bobby78751 ]
[ January 26, 2004, 09:59 AM: Message edited by: bobby78751 ]
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