Finally, Outa Here!

Goodbye KAF, I won't miss ya!

Show time for "Moose 92" to Ali Al Salem Airbase in Kuwait is 1830 and will likely leave 2 hours later. Checked the flight at 1500 and it had ~150 pax (passengers) so I believe that means I'll be flying in a C-17 rather than a C-130. That's 3 hours less flying time to Kuwait! Sure hope the flight isn't cancelled (happened twice to my Navy room-mate prior to his departure). Either way, I have to wait until Saturday for the Freedom Flight.

Goodbye dust, rocket attacks, poo-pond smell and constant flight line noise. Hello 4 days of 115-120 degree heat and boredom but the end is in sight.

The picture is of tent city at Ali Al Salem taken during my one day stay en-route to KAF

Last Few Days

Just 2-3 more days left in KAF. I'm outprocessing RC(S) the next 2 days which requires approximately 30 minutes of time. Outprocessing in the Army has got to be one of the most pleasurable things to do. I'm not kidding. Lots of free time to get personal stuff accomplished.

Had my farewell last night at the Boardwalk pizza place. It was the first time I'd eaten on the Boardwalk (many reasons) and it was quite good. The medical folks at RC(S) gave me a nice send off and a nicer gift (pictured). Now I gotta figure out how to get it back home intact.

I stayed up until 0100 watching the England-USA World Cup soccer match with 2 Brits at RC(S). Drank four different non-alcoholic beers (I think I like Beck's the best). Late start today, though. I've got to get stuff organized to head out of here.

Can't wait to get home and see my Mustang (oops, was that out loud?) I mean Jolene, family and friends. Yah, that's what I meant to say!

We're Almost There

Time is drawing short. I'd like to say it went by quickly, but IT DIDN'T! My "Theater Release" date is Tuesday 15 June. I should then fly to Kuwait that day or the next. Stay in the 118 degree heat until Saturday the 19th. Hopefully, I 'll catch the Freedom Flight on Saturday night and be in Ft Benning Sunday morning. 4-5 days of outprocessing at Benning and then fly home Thursday the 24th.

All of this assumes nothing goes wrong. Remember, this the Army.

Nice ride, huh? This is the exact car I ordered (to the color, wheels and racing stripe!) through military overseas sales. 2011 Ford Mustang with all new V6 engine pulling 304 horsepower. Got plenty of bling inside. It's being built this week and next and will be shipped to Titus Will Ford in Tacoma for pickup when I return home. Got a pretty good deal, too!

I kept it a secret from Jolene until yesterday. She says I'm having a mid-life crisis. I say "eat my dust!!!" See ya soon.