Sunday, June 28, 2009

No Longer Jobless, Just Homeless


We have a purpose!!! We have jobs!!! I never thought I would be excited to say that. I was beginning to worry about some of my teammates. You can only read so much, play so many games, workout so often, and "Base X" is only so big. Cabin fever was starting to set in. Tell tale sign was counting down until the next time we got to eat at the dining facility.

I am really excited about the challenges of my new job. I will get to do some things here that would never be possible in the states. All of us will get the chance to interact with the people of this country in some way and that is exactly what our training prepared us for. It's nice to know that the time we spent in Kansas wasn't wasted.

Currently we are in temporary housing stacked like wood. The next item is finding something a little more permanent. I don't want to spend a lot because I know I'm not staying, but...just kidding!! Housing goes by rank, so we'll see how that goes. We are doing fine where we are now, but it would be nice to have some space to call our own for a while.

I should have an address soon, so if you would like it contact Jill and she can get it to you. A big thanks to everyone taking time to think about us and wish us well. Not just my team, but everyone over here. It means a lot to know people back home are behind us. I appreciate everyone reading my blog and really like the comments. As silly as it sounds it's almost like getting something from home.

3 comments:

  1. Jeff mentioned the shear boredom that set in so easily when he was in Iraq. which is why he volunteered to go on missions.

    I'm so happy to hear that you finally have a job assignment and hopefully some housing soon to follow.

    Everyone here thinks about you daily. Prayers, positive, protective energies being sent your way.

    We are all proud of you Brad. Keep doing what your doing!

    As always Brian sends his love

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  2. Glad things are starting to get moving. It'll make the time go by faster. I keep telling Mom it's puts you one day closer to coming home. I love the pic! You're Air Force tough, whatever that is! LOL! Take care and be safe. We love you. All our best to everyone over there with you too. :)

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  3. I knew it was desperate when Minick was conquering the world with the Spanish. I mean, who picks the Spanish to conquer the world - had he already used everyone else?

    Alex's DAD

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