Heading for Iraq

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Originally Posted by Ironhead

As far as anthing special he likes. he is partial to Oatmeal creme pies, Beef jerkey, Jalapeno Cruncher chips and Muscle (car) magazines, especially ones dealing with the Nova. He has a 69 Nova that he is going to restore when he get's back. Any health and hygiene items are allways needed. He will be spending his 21st birthday (Aug 31st) over in Iraq so Birthday cards also would be nice. Just a note: it takes approximately 2 to 3 weeks for letters and packages to travel from the states to its final destination in Iraq.

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Whoa, this came up fast! Just a reminder for everyone wanted to send Brandon a b-day card and/or goodies in time for his birthday, it's time for us to start thinking about what you want to send so its not late! Address is on the first post in this thread.

Thanks for the posting the recent picture (which I just somehow saw =P)!

Just wanted to bump this thread since a couple of you wanted me to remind you of his birthday coming up.

Talked to him this morning after a week out on patrol. All he really said about it was that 2 mortars hitting within 100 meters of where he was "Kicked @$$" Im glad he found this to be so cool.....old man is sitting back here soiling his pants...lol

Thanks to all that have sent him letters or packages.

Hi,


Will he be stationed there during the winter time? We have some sports type gloves we sell on e-bay that are windproof/waterproof. If you think he could use these (we have sent several to troops stationed there), I would be happy to send a couple pairs (along with some goodies). If so, let me know what glove size (M, L, XL).

Tell him to keep his head down and come home safe. I for one am grateful for what he (and others) are doing there.

Neil

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Originally Posted by aaajohnson

Hi,


Will he be stationed there during the winter time? We have some sports type gloves we sell on e-bay that are windproof/waterproof. If you think he could use these (we have sent several to troops stationed there), I would be happy to send a couple pairs (along with some goodies). If so, let me know what glove size (M, L, XL).

Tell him to keep his head down and come home safe. I for one am grateful for what he (and others) are doing there.

Neil

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He will be heading back home in October so Im guessing he will be missing the winter months there. Thank's for the support.

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Originally Posted by Ironhead

Just wanted to ask all of my fellow bp-netters to say a little extra prayer for my son who is heading off to Iraq at midnight tonight, 3-22-06. This is my youngest son and second son in the military but the first to head off to a hostile land. Also keep all of our other military personel in your prayers.
I really thought I was prepared for this day, but as the night wares on I realize the shock is only begining to set in. I am a mess right now but sure that I will make it through this time. Heck, you might even want to say an extra one for me.
This is the best picture I have of him in his uniform when he was here on leave last month with his God Mother.
https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...3/DSC01124.JPG

And this is his niece sending off a salute to her Uncle Bubba.

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...UncleBubba.JPG

If any one is interested in sending him a card, letter or whatever...his address will be while in Camp Fallujah:

Lcpl Phillips, Brandon M.
2D AABN Mnt Plt
Unit 73580
FPO AE 09509-3580

Thanks,

Carl

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OOHHH Raaaaaa M.O.M (mother of a marine)

:banana:

The Unitied State Marine Corp! When it absolutley possitivley has to be
Destroyed over night.

We are a corp green family here. My little bro just returned form there. My prayers and hopes go out to you and your family. I know the fear of the no calls for days seeing thing on the news. Hearing a Marine Bat. has gone down and trying to see if it guy fo your unit or your sons. Just remember that no news is good news and the familys are notified before the media.

We had a big scare when Ben got hit with a mortor round, put him in the M.B for 2 weeks. They have to tell you when these things happen. My mom freaked when the black car with the marine logo pulled up out front.

Chin up and God bless.



Every person that steps foot on us soil or calls their home America owes !!!!everything!!!! they enjoy to the blood and the familys of the brave.

Just wanted to give a little update.....

My boy leaves Iraq tomorrow night, Oct 8th, and heads off to Kuwait. He is expected back into the states on the 11th of this month. I am flying down to N.C. (Camp Lejeune) on the 19th and we are driving back to Illinois on the 20th. He was going to drive himself up here but was worried that he would get lost..So I guess he will just have to get lost with me, at least it will be quality time fun..

It will be so nice to have him back on American soil and home for a while.

Thanks to all for your support!

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Originally Posted by Ironhead

Just wanted to give a little update.....

My boy leaves Iraq tomorrow night, Oct 8th, and heads off to Kuwait. He is expected back into the states on the 11th of this month. I am flying down to N.C. (Camp Lejeune) on the 19th and we are driving back to Illinois on the 20th. He was going to drive himself up here but was worried that he would get lost..So I guess he will just have to get lost with me, at least it will be quality time fun..

It will be so nice to have him back on American soil and home for a while.

Thanks to all for your support!

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So VERY glad to hear his time there is almost over and drawing to a safe conclusion. A HUGE salute to him and all our soldiers, sailors, and airmen who put their lives on the line in so many different ways to keep our country safe! :salute:

Good to hear! Hopefully they won't be sending him back over there anytime soon.

One of my good friends has done two tours in Iraq as a marine, and hopfeully he won't have to go back before he's out of the service.

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Originally Posted by Ironhead

Just wanted to give a little update.....

My boy leaves Iraq tomorrow night, Oct 8th, and heads off to Kuwait. He is expected back into the states on the 11th of this month. I am flying down to N.C. (Camp Lejeune) on the 19th and we are driving back to Illinois on the 20th. He was going to drive himself up here but was worried that he would get lost..So I guess he will just have to get lost with me, at least it will be quality time fun..

It will be so nice to have him back on American soil and home for a while.

Thanks to all for your support!

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Thats great news!! Tell him Thank You from a fellow Illinois member :salute: :salute: :salute: .

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Originally Posted by Ironhead

Just wanted to give a little update.....

My boy leaves Iraq tomorrow night, Oct 8th, and heads off to Kuwait. He is expected back into the states on the 11th of this month. I am flying down to N.C. (Camp Lejeune) on the 19th and we are driving back to Illinois on the 20th. He was going to drive himself up here but was worried that he would get lost..So I guess he will just have to get lost with me, at least it will be quality time fun..

It will be so nice to have him back on American soil and home for a while.

Thanks to all for your support!

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Hey that's great news Carl! I'm glad for you and yours! :salute: