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OT: Looks like Sarge might be going in from the South soon
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Yup Donut, looks like it. That story is partly erroneous though, the troops ain't going through the Suez canal, just the equipment on the ships. The troops will be flying out of here (Fort Hood) starting next week, to go and link up with their equipment over there somewhere. Who knows, maybe I'm about to rack up some more frequent flyer miles. Better not get my hopes up too much though, I was unfit to be around when we got cancelled the first time.
Sarge
Sarge
. There should be plenty of work left by the time you get there. Stay safe, and the Guinness is on me when you come home.
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recently. He's a forward observer ans spotter for the Artillery for First Marine Division. Pressing up the Euphrates, his unit has experienced some heavy combat and losses. Before he left, he felt that he would not be coming back alive, but I hope that he is well. He is married to my best friend's daughter, and has a young son and baby daughter back in North Carolina. Wife's pulling her hair out, stressing.
Anybody know how to comfort the wife of a Marine? I'd love some suggestions to assure her/get her mind off of it all (if that is even possible!)
I swear, sometimes it is the folks left behind in wartimes that pay the price.
Keith
Anybody know how to comfort the wife of a Marine? I'd love some suggestions to assure her/get her mind off of it all (if that is even possible!)
I swear, sometimes it is the folks left behind in wartimes that pay the price.
Keith
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I sorta killed this thread with that sentiment. Sorry!
Keith
Keith
Some of the wives take this kind of thing a lot harder than others. I'm sure it gives them all a quite a bit of stress.
I'm also sure the young man will do his best to get back home to his wife and children. Some times the ones left behind are all that keeps a guy going when things get nasty.
I haven't heard about what I have seen as heavy losses. The thing that gets me is they haven't hit the really hard part yet. That is where Sarge's guys will come in. Making sure the heavy stuff gets where it needs to go.
If you are really an American, you can't tell me that you are not proud of those young men and women that are over there doing their thing the way they know how. I don't care what branch of the service or what country that is with us it hurts me when I hear of one giving the ultimate.
I'm also sure the young man will do his best to get back home to his wife and children. Some times the ones left behind are all that keeps a guy going when things get nasty.
I haven't heard about what I have seen as heavy losses. The thing that gets me is they haven't hit the really hard part yet. That is where Sarge's guys will come in. Making sure the heavy stuff gets where it needs to go.
If you are really an American, you can't tell me that you are not proud of those young men and women that are over there doing their thing the way they know how. I don't care what branch of the service or what country that is with us it hurts me when I hear of one giving the ultimate.
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Keith, good on you for your concern, and for wanting to do something to help a friend. There's lots of ways to help, ranging from cutting her lawn, to babysitting the kids, and anything else that'll help ease her burden of having to deal with both parental roles.
Just as important is to get her lined up with a spouse support group where she can talk to other folks going through the same thing she is. No one can empathize or understand someone better than someone that's in the same boat. Her husband's unit would be a good place to check for something like that, as well as a good place to get info on community services activities that might be helpful or beneficial for her.
As a fellow who's worn the 1st Sgt hat a bit, I can tell you one thing your friend must guard against, and that's rumors. Rumors travel three times faster than legitimate news, seldom help anybody, and cause a great deal of anguish. She needs to discount "heard this from a friend of a friend" stuff, and stick with hard info from a verifiable source.
You've already taken the simplest, but most important step, letting her know she's got friends that care. United we stand.
Sarge
Just as important is to get her lined up with a spouse support group where she can talk to other folks going through the same thing she is. No one can empathize or understand someone better than someone that's in the same boat. Her husband's unit would be a good place to check for something like that, as well as a good place to get info on community services activities that might be helpful or beneficial for her.
As a fellow who's worn the 1st Sgt hat a bit, I can tell you one thing your friend must guard against, and that's rumors. Rumors travel three times faster than legitimate news, seldom help anybody, and cause a great deal of anguish. She needs to discount "heard this from a friend of a friend" stuff, and stick with hard info from a verifiable source.
You've already taken the simplest, but most important step, letting her know she's got friends that care. United we stand.
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Very, very tough and there ain't no easy way.
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"Sarge, now why didn't I think of those ideas"
Situational awareness of service and support agencies is part of a 1st Sgt's job. It's a good position if you like helping people, probably why I like wearing that 1st Sgt hat. Even if they only let me do it temporarily, and in places our in-garrison 1st Sgt don't care to go. Speaking of that, I got a better idea of when I'm leaving and where I'm going. Can't and won't talk any details, but it'll be good to get off my lazy duff and go do my part. My whiskers are turning grey, but they ain't turned completely yet if you know what I mean.
Sarge
Situational awareness of service and support agencies is part of a 1st Sgt's job. It's a good position if you like helping people, probably why I like wearing that 1st Sgt hat. Even if they only let me do it temporarily, and in places our in-garrison 1st Sgt don't care to go. Speaking of that, I got a better idea of when I'm leaving and where I'm going. Can't and won't talk any details, but it'll be good to get off my lazy duff and go do my part. My whiskers are turning grey, but they ain't turned completely yet if you know what I mean.
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Some of the info is already public (see my post at the bottom from this morning):
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=2065621#post2065621post2065621
Best Regards,
Me.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=2065621#post2065621post2065621
Best Regards,
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and thanks. Much appreciated. Take care Sarge. If'n you go, there'll be a pair of seaxes with yerr name on it waiting!
Keith
Keith
Sarge and his troops should be taking out all the 'alphabet' news channels and their so called analysis retired military that don't have current information on the plans.
These Iraqi leaning, anti American , hope this fails attitudes.
1,000 paratroopers dropping in on a Kurd area airfield, implanted journalists tell you about it but can't tell you exactly where they are, THEN the damn analysis start their maps and graphics to explain.
WHY NOT let the Iraqis find out for themselves and try to get the intelligence back to their HQ.
I am completely disgusted with our media ...........................
This might be a disinformation/misinformation program, but sure doesn't look like it.
Uncle/Rusty, if you don't think this appropriate, delete as you see fit. I'm so disgusted I could spit nails.
These Iraqi leaning, anti American , hope this fails attitudes.
1,000 paratroopers dropping in on a Kurd area airfield, implanted journalists tell you about it but can't tell you exactly where they are, THEN the damn analysis start their maps and graphics to explain.
WHY NOT let the Iraqis find out for themselves and try to get the intelligence back to their HQ.
I am completely disgusted with our media ...........................
This might be a disinformation/misinformation program, but sure doesn't look like it.
Uncle/Rusty, if you don't think this appropriate, delete as you see fit. I'm so disgusted I could spit nails.
Ferrous,
I am an XO so I deal with these type issues on a regular basis. Help her get in contact with the Key Volunteer Network. It use to me a wives (knives as in back stabbing) club. It is now an information conduit.
You would be surprised at how difficult things can be for some people under times of stress. While under normal circumstances she may have no trouble getting the car fixed now it may be beyond her. Give reality checks and talk. The other is something called One Source for Marines and other service members attached to Marine units. The CONUS number is (800) 433-6868. On line www.mccsonesource.com They can provide help in many areas.
Shoot me an email if she/you have trouble contacting her KVN POC.
Sarge,
Hope that you do and dont get orders. You know what I mean.
S/F, Mike
I am an XO so I deal with these type issues on a regular basis. Help her get in contact with the Key Volunteer Network. It use to me a wives (knives as in back stabbing) club. It is now an information conduit.
You would be surprised at how difficult things can be for some people under times of stress. While under normal circumstances she may have no trouble getting the car fixed now it may be beyond her. Give reality checks and talk. The other is something called One Source for Marines and other service members attached to Marine units. The CONUS number is (800) 433-6868. On line www.mccsonesource.com They can provide help in many areas.
Shoot me an email if she/you have trouble contacting her KVN POC.
Sarge,
Hope that you do and dont get orders. You know what I mean.
S/F, Mike
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"Hope that you do and dont get orders. You know what I mean. "
Tricky stuff sir, fairly fluid, things changing from one day to the next. Orders in the process of being cut, don't know yet if I'm on 'em, or which ones. Yes sir, I know exactly what you mean. In honesty part of me is chomping at the bit to get into it, while another part is whispering, "keep your head low, mouth shut, and don't volunteer for nuthin'". Bottom line, I'll go where I'm told, and do what needs done, everything else is incidental.
Sarge
Tricky stuff sir, fairly fluid, things changing from one day to the next. Orders in the process of being cut, don't know yet if I'm on 'em, or which ones. Yes sir, I know exactly what you mean. In honesty part of me is chomping at the bit to get into it, while another part is whispering, "keep your head low, mouth shut, and don't volunteer for nuthin'". Bottom line, I'll go where I'm told, and do what needs done, everything else is incidental.
Sarge