Time for redeplyment is gettting close, real close. I am busy transitioning with my replacement, and the new LAN is slower than the old one, with more people trying to use it because of the changeover. I will keep this short.
1.) I am short. - This means I have a short time left here. The title of this post should be a hint.
2.) I am busy. I have a lot to post that I may do from Kuwait or more likely the USA, when I have more time and more bandwidth.
3.) The Iraqis are still alternating between frustrating and improving on about an hourly basis, this depends a great deal on which particular Iraqi I happen to be working with at the time - no change there.
4.) I have completed my last mission outside the FOB intact. Barring the golden rocket or mortar round, I will thankfully be going home in one piece.
5.) I bumped into a few more old friends. More on this later.
Wonderful news that you're so short. Will look forward to the rest of your news later. Congratulations, too!
Posted by: E. T. USN 71-78 | January 01, 2006 at 11:36 PM
Fab news,
Happy New Year,
my warrior is going home safely,
job well done,
best wishes,
Posted by: Rafi | January 02, 2006 at 12:00 AM
Always good to be short. Better to be home safe and sound. Safe travels.
Posted by: Jean | January 02, 2006 at 01:53 AM
Congratulations Sir! What a way to start the new Year!
Stay safe and good job!
Posted by: David M | January 02, 2006 at 02:22 AM
Get home soon, Major...take care, and make sure you STAY in one piece!
Posted by: Alison | January 02, 2006 at 02:47 AM
Godspeed, Major
Posted by: Mary*Ann | January 02, 2006 at 03:50 AM
Looking forward to your return to California, MajK. May your journey be safe and swift.
Posted by: Edward | January 02, 2006 at 04:40 AM
Stay safe! Let us know how the wife and baby are doing.
Posted by: Lou | January 02, 2006 at 04:59 AM
Happy New Year and Wishes for safe travel. My son is coming in from the sandbox too. Life is good!
Posted by: Janice | January 02, 2006 at 06:16 AM
Great news, Major! Safe & swift travels.
Posted by: MissBirdlegs in AL | January 02, 2006 at 07:08 AM
Congratulations on your impending homecoming! Your country is proud of you and thankful for your insight during your tour. May your personal transition out of the war zone be as smooth as possible. If you make it to Seattle, I owe you a drink! Happy New Year, Major K!
Posted by: Freyja2000 | January 02, 2006 at 09:32 PM
Major K, Good to see you had the chance to post again. I know it must be tough right now to get on-line, but I look forward to reading more from you in the future. And welcome home very soon! You are among our Heroes!
Beth in Winters
Posted by: bethtopaz | January 02, 2006 at 10:30 PM
Happy New Year Major, I am so glad that you're coming home!
Posted by: LindaSoG | January 03, 2006 at 01:55 AM
Happy New Year, Major! May all of your wishes and dreams for 2006 come true and you find your way home safely! Looking forward to hearing about your homecoming...we are all so proud of you!
Honor is yours!
Posted by: Pamela | January 03, 2006 at 02:16 AM
GREAT NEWS!!! GOOD JOB... WE'RE PROUD OF YOU! :-) Can't wait to hear that you are officially HOME!!!! :-) hang in there... you are always in our prayers!
Posted by: Kat in GA | January 03, 2006 at 06:23 AM
Glad to hear the news that you'll be home soon. Happy New Year to you and Mrs. K. and your gorgeous son. God bless you.
Posted by: Maggie45 | January 03, 2006 at 06:38 AM
This is so exciting! I am thrilled that you will be home soon.
All the best wishes and prayers for your safe trip home to your beautiful family. You have touched any lives MajorK and mine is just one of many. I thank you with all my heart for all you have done and do for all of us and for America.
Posted by: Wild Thing | January 03, 2006 at 06:20 PM
So glad you are near the best part of deployment--going home! Happy to know your family will soon be reunited!
Posted by: linda | January 03, 2006 at 06:25 PM
YAY!!!!
I love hearing that you guys are short! YAY!!!!
I remember, just over a year ago, when a friend of mine a single digit midget, and he's send me daily emails "5 and a wake up" "4 and a wake up".
It was fun... and even better knowing that he was going to be out of danger soon and back home in the USA.
You're in that enviable position now, and you've even got a lil' buddy to come home to this time. I can't wait for your buds, Currie and T6 to see you with that little boy in your arms. SO FRIKKIN' COOL!
I hope you post pictures, and LOTS of them!
Posted by: AFSister | January 03, 2006 at 10:36 PM
I'll just pray the jihadis take a permanent break and you and your unit, and your replacements are all around years from now to answer the "What did you do in the war, Grandpa/Grandma?" questions...
I look forward to your future posts. Thaks for sharing your experience!
Posted by: Curt | January 04, 2006 at 12:00 AM
Can't wait to have you home!!!!!
Posted by: beth | January 04, 2006 at 12:08 AM
Fantastic News Major! Safe trip home and Happy New Year!
Posted by: Bill | January 04, 2006 at 03:18 AM
Wonderful news! Prayers for a safe and speedy return!
- hfs
Posted by: HomefrontSix | January 04, 2006 at 05:51 AM
Great news on your short timer status. My prayers for your continued safety and redeployment. God bless, we're so proud of you!
Posted by: Gypsy | January 04, 2006 at 06:23 AM
Congratulations!! I am proud of you!
Stay safe,
Randy
Posted by: Randall Elrod | January 04, 2006 at 07:42 AM