So, I just got orders to deploy to Iraq, again, leaving on Tuesday. It's no big deal, it'll be my fourth trip over there; the short notice thing kind of sucks, but it's the nature of the business in my particular military specialty.

Here's what does suck however:

My RX-8 is still down at Mazsport having the turbo installed!!! :mad: Now, I have a wife who will be able to go and pick the car up for me when it's ready, so it won't have to sit down in Scott's garage in Tampa for months on end until I come back. But somebody (my wife) is going to get to drive my turbo'd -8 before I do! Obviously, Scott will drive it first, for a test drive, but you know what I mean. My wife said I was being childish when I complained about it, but what does she know? Nothing, that's right. At least, nothing about cars. Oh, and while we're on the subject of general unfairness, I have two tickets to see Episode III at midnight on Wednesday. Guess I don't need those any more either. But, who knows; now that they have movie theaters set up at bases over there, maybe I'll be able to catch it there (with 400 other sweaty dudes wearing body armor and helmets); good times, good times.

Peace in the Middle East! You guys take it easy...

Come back safe, bro.

Well, be careful over there. 4 tours, that's something; don't get complacent. And come back to enjoy your turbo'd ride.

Peace in the Middle East!

Wouldn't that be nice :D

Be safe.

Be safe. Say hi to my bestfriend

Best wishes for a safe tour! I just sent 4 of my Airmen off this past week for a rotation. God's speed to you all.

Thank you for serving with me.

Best wishes for a safe tour! I just sent 4 of my Airmen off this past week for a rotation. God's speed to you all.

Thank you for serving with me.
I perfer "Thank you for serving FOR me."
LOL

No really, thanks

God bless and come back safe anyways what do you do there ??

Be there in 2006...

I'm a helo pilot; and I'll probably be back over there again in 2006 as well...

Wow cool job just wouldnt want to fly there.

I'm a helo pilot; and I'll probably be back over there again in 2006 as well...
Sweet. My bestfriend just did two 1 1/2 year tours over there doing helo operations. He finished MSG school in Quantico and is on his way to Jerusalem for is duty station. Thanks for everything. Keep our country safe and i'll do my little part and keep our communities safe ;)

come back safe. thanks for all you do.

Damn bro. Your going and I'm the one thats nervous. Watch your back and that of those around you. Be safe, and thank you...........

I perfer "Thank you for serving FOR me."
LOL

No really, thanks

Well seeing as I have been on active duty in the Air Force for over 16 years and have deployed just last year and will later this year be spending 12 months in Korea without my family..."Thanks for serving with me" fits rather perfectly I think!

Yea, it's funny how my emotional reactions have changed with each new deployment. The first time, I was excited, because it was my first combat deployment (and everyone is retarded like that on their first one). The second time I was more nervous, because I knew what I was getting into. The third time, I was just kind of ambivalent about the whole thing. This time, I'm outright annoyed, because I'm tired of that stupid place and the stupid people who won't just let the war be over (and, by association, let me go home and stay home). But, the job is the job, and I wouldn't trade it for anything.

Well seeing as I have been on active duty in the Air Force for over 16 years and have deployed just last year and will later this year be spending 12 months in Korea without my family..."Thanks for serving with me" fits rather perfectly I think!
My uncle did that 2 years ago. He was a Master Sergeant 1st shirt. After doing 20 years he spent a year in Seoul. I guess he had to do some kind of overseas duty.

Be safe, take care, and come back home soon!

Too bad your car's in Florida; I'd gladly offer to pick it up and drive it home for you if you're concerned your wife won't give it the attention it deserves. ;)

Be safe, take care, and come back home soon!

Too bad your car's in Florida; I'd gladly offer to pick it up and drive it home for you if you're concerned your wife won't give it the attention it deserves. ;)
No no no. I am closer than you. :p