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Going Active for first time tomorrow in support of OIF

Discussion in 'Military' started by TheOtherGuy, Aug 1, 2010.

  1. Aug 1, 2010 at 7:34 PM
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    Well guys, tomorrow starts my first day of active duty after about 2.5 years in the reserve. I'll be training in the US for about a month or so then I am off to Iraq. This will be my first deployment so wish me luck.

    Any tips from you more experienced guys out there?
     
    TheOtherGuy, Aug 1, 2010
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  2. Aug 1, 2010 at 7:45 PM
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    Good luck.
    Thanks for your service.
     
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  3. Aug 1, 2010 at 8:28 PM
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    Good luck dude, stay safe! Wish I could tell ya exactly what to expect, but AF and ARMY deployments are pretty different.
     
    AKTacoma, Aug 1, 2010
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  4. Aug 1, 2010 at 8:42 PM
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    Iraq? shit I didnt know we still had guys there. Prolly like a resort now.
     
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    advice for you take lots of movies and games a nice pillow for ur bed and a nicer pillow for ur butt if you go out the wire iraq is a joke now man get ready for combat garison
     
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  6. Aug 1, 2010 at 9:17 PM
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    Take some extra PT gear. My son said that was the only thing they could wear besides battle dress.
     
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    X100... GREAT advice
     
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  8. Aug 2, 2010 at 10:22 AM
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    Not really a resort, fobs are still getting mortered, etc. They wont be out until the end of next year according to obama
     
    JTaco386, Aug 2, 2010
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