Hello All!
Finally got a little time to sit down and let everyone know I've made it safely to Camp Bucca, Iraq.
So far, we've been to Camp Wolverine and Camp Victory as staging grounds and after long last, dusty tents, bad chow, and damned dirty Marines (worse than freakin' apes), I've made it to Camp Bucca. Life here is well, military life, but it could be a lot worse. We've got double-wide, air-conditioned trailers rather than tents and cots. A well timed trip to PX got me some linens to go on said bed, so I'm living large. Got stuck on a top bunk, but I'm right under one of the AC's so I've got no complaints. We already broke 100 degrees by 1100 in the morning, but it is a DRY heat and we all know it is the HUMIDTY, not the heat. All joking aside, we've got a long year ahead of us. Attempted prison breaks are infrequent, but not uncommon, and it is part of our job to corral up the bad guys before they get too far. Not much to do in our downtime, but the LT bought us a 27" TV from one of the departing units, so we watch movies, read, and try to stay cool. Can't wait for a few months, when the temp's been known to hit the high side of 140 degrees! No major sandstorms yet, but I have found sand and dust in the most unusual places. Spend more time cleaning weapons than anything else, but as anyone in any branch (except maybe the air force) will tell you, a clean weapon is a functioning weapon.
We've finally gotten an APO address, so feel free to write and send care packages (HINT, HINT, HINT). Hey, that was a subtle hint! And for some you, and you know who you are (eeek-Harv, especially) keep the content of said letters and packages appropriate. Remember, I want to keep guarding the prisoners, not join them in our mighty fine Internment Facility).
My address is EXACTLY as follows:
Michael P. Daniel
2nd PLT, 1/172 FA FWD
Camp Bucca,APO AE 09375
[Editor's Note: NO LONGER VALID]
Well, not much to report here for now. Will follow up when more is new and time / mission allows. (Damn, that sounded military-like)Miss you all and cannot wait to join you for a nice cold, alcoholic Guiness. (Near-Beer stinks!)
Until then,
Michael
PS I LOVE "Real" MAIL!
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