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Poli
10-04-2004, 07:39 AM
Apparently, it's an option.

I and 8 others from my base received an email Friday afternoon asking if I (we) would volunteer for a 6 month assignment to Iraq, presumably to work on electronics. I was also told in the email that I could still be chosen to go, volunteer or not. They're looking for 2 volunteers.

I suppose I find out today when I go in if I was "chosen". If I am chosen, I leave, umm, this week.

I have been told it's quite unlikely I will go.
SirFozzie
10-04-2004, 07:41 AM
Good luck.
fantastic flying froggies
10-04-2004, 07:45 AM
Will you be able to log on to Hattrick over there ?

Let's not lose track of our priorities here please...
Poli
10-04-2004, 07:52 AM
My thoughts exactly, Frog.


Edit: I'd be a ground unit augmenting the Army, as luck would have it.
fantastic flying froggies
10-04-2004, 07:58 AM
More seriously though, keep us informed on your situation. I'd hate to see you go out there, it's such a crazy place...
The Afoci
10-04-2004, 08:21 AM
If they send you to Iraq, drop your pants and claim you have found WMD's and begin humping a camel.

Good luck. If they select you, just play dumb and laugh at the guy next to you, maybe they won't notice and send him instead.
Shepp
10-04-2004, 09:07 AM
The first thing I learned back when I was in the Army was : "NEVER VOLUNTEER FOR ANYTHING!!!"

Anyway... whatever you decide good luck and take care.
WSUCougar
10-04-2004, 09:12 AM
Stay safe, buddy.
Cringer
10-04-2004, 09:20 AM
Good luck. If they select you, just play dumb and laugh at the guy next to you, maybe they won't notice and send him instead.

lmao! love that line

Ardent, good luck to you...
Fonzie
10-04-2004, 09:20 AM
Yikes!

*crosses fingers for ardent*
Blade6119
10-04-2004, 09:24 AM
No, who will i shamelessly make fun of if your gone???? NO ARDENT!!!! DONT VOLUNTEER!!!

Best of wishes with whatever you may decide ardent. Wil miss our chats if you leave...
Raiders Army
10-04-2004, 09:36 AM
Good luck Ardent. If you go, here's some advice:

#1: Take a shower whenever possible
#2: Don't become complacent! After going through the same routine day after day, seeing the same people, that is when the unexpected will occur.
#3: Buy the AT&T Phonecards through the military. They're pretty cheap. I called home on them.
#4: Bring checks. Most places will let you use your credit card/check & cash card, but checks are never a bad idea, depending on where you are.

Just some things I learned while over there.
John Galt
10-04-2004, 09:37 AM
Wow, that's crazy. Good luck!
oykib
10-04-2004, 09:57 AM
Good luck. Here's hoping your number isn't called.
Ben E Lou
10-04-2004, 10:08 AM
Good luck, AE. Keep us informed.
CHEMICAL SOLDIER
10-04-2004, 10:13 AM
Apparently, it's an option.

I and 8 others from my base received an email Friday afternoon asking if I (we) would volunteer for a 6 month assignment to Iraq, presumably to work on electronics. I was also told in the email that I could still be chosen to go, volunteer or not. They're looking for 2 volunteers.

I suppose I find out today when I go in if I was "chosen". If I am chosen, I leave, umm, this week.

I have been told it's quite unlikely I will go.

Look on the bright side: At least it's only 6 months. Plus pay is all tax free baby!!! ;) A Transportation Unit soldier here is doiing rounds asking for volunteers to change their MOS to 88M (Transportation Specialist ie truck driver). I thought about pouncing on the chance but decided against it due to admission into the nursing program. Hope you dont get deployed.
JeeberD
10-04-2004, 11:23 AM
Good luck to ya, AE...
CamEdwards
10-04-2004, 11:32 AM
good luck AE.
MizzouRah
10-04-2004, 11:44 AM
Who will run this Missouri offense if you leave? :)

I wish you the best, but I hope you stay put.


Todd
Raven Hawk
10-04-2004, 11:48 AM
Good luck, Ardent. Let DK and I know if we need to throw you an "executive" party for you if you end up shipping out.
Vince
10-04-2004, 12:07 PM
Good luck man...scary thoughts.
Kodos
10-04-2004, 02:43 PM
Good luck. I hope they don't pick you. I've still never gotten the chance to beat you at NCAA... :)
Poli
10-04-2004, 03:11 PM
Still no word. Maybe I'll find out tomorrow.
Coffee Warlord
10-04-2004, 03:16 PM
Kindly inform them you cannot go, due to the fact that you will be coming to the Casa De CW for viewing of The TV (tm).
AnalBumCover
10-04-2004, 04:42 PM
Best of luck AE.
Poli
10-04-2004, 05:14 PM
Last time you called in Case de Rob.
Raven Hawk
10-05-2004, 01:25 PM
What's the update, Ardent?
Poli
10-06-2004, 06:20 AM
Update: No news is good news! I'm didn't hear anything yesterday. Looks like I'm not going!
MizzouRah
10-06-2004, 07:28 AM
Update: No news is good news! I'm didn't hear anything yesterday. Looks like I'm not going!

Hoooray!


Todd
John Galt
10-06-2004, 08:02 AM
That's a relief.
Kodos
10-06-2004, 10:42 AM
Great news! Or non-news, as the case may be. :)
3ric
10-06-2004, 01:51 PM
Glad to hear you'll stay home, AE!
Fonzie
10-06-2004, 01:52 PM
Congratulations!