News from Iraq

Peto · 02-11-08, 12:10 PM

My son was home recently on leave from Iraq. I won't go into details on how good it was to see him other than saying It was Really Good to see him!!!

What he reported:

He has not fired a shot in anger so far this tour. He hasn't been "blown up" once either and his unit hasn't taken any mortar fire. In his words, "Our greatest enemy is becoming complacent". Especially the "cherries" in the unit which haven't been in the grinder before.

Compare this tour with his first. Where was wounded 3 times by IEDs (one warranted the Purple Heart and he still carries shrapnel). The most ammunition he fired in one patrol outside the wire was 1460 rounds. They took frequent indirect fire in their FOBs. Where he lost friends and saw the worst...

Naturally, this is great news! Mainly for him and the rest of the troops with him. But also for the families of those serving with him and for all Americans who truly care about the welfare of our troops. Namely--people like you all in the subsim community.

Let us continue to support ALL the troops who have served and continue to serve. Your support means Very Much to them as I've been told by several active duty soldiors. And let's all pray that the decreased action in Iraq continues.

Until they All Come Home!

Peto

PS. This is not a thread where I invite comments about how the troop surge is working or how this makes the war in Iraq justified. I have never supported the Iraq War and still believe it was a huge mistake. I simply wanted to say Thank You to the many who have been supportive of the troops and--well--me, a parent of a soldior.

Gorduz · 02-11-08, 12:36 PM

That is great to hear! I hope your son gets the most out of his leave and give him my support.

FIREWALL · 02-11-08, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Gorduz

That is great to hear! I hope your son gets the most out of his leave and give him my support.

I second this reply.

sonar732 · 02-11-08, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peto

Let us continue to support ALL the troops who have served and continue to serve. Your support means Very Much to them as I've been told by several active duty soldiors. And let's all pray that the decreased action in Iraq continues.

Until they All Come Home!

Peto

PS. This is not a thread where I invite comments about how the troop surge is working or how this makes the war in Iraq justified. I have never supported the Iraq War and still believe it was a huge mistake. I simply wanted to say Thank You to the many who have been supportive of the troops and--well--me, a parent of a soldior.

Well said Peto! Glad your son made it home and wish him well in his future deployments.

Iceman · 02-11-08, 02:25 PM

Good to hear he's doing good and glad you got to see him...I hope he is able to stay home for good soon.

Peace be with you.

JSLTIGER · 02-11-08, 02:33 PM

I agree with your son...something someone once told me that has become sort of my motto for life: "Complacency will smite your @$$..."

Glad you got to spend some time with him!

Kapitan_Phillips · 02-11-08, 02:43 PM

Very very glad to hear your boy is safe, Peto

Hand him a beer from me

Stealth Hunter · 02-11-08, 05:22 PM

And one from me. Better yet, I'll drink to him!

Peto · 02-11-08, 08:59 PM

Thanks All!! And I must apologize as we mainly had wine (a nice Burgundy with a real cork

). And then a little heftier cure-all from the great state of Kentucky.

I just talked to him on the phone (he chose to spend more time with his girl-friend than with me (Good Choice--she's a babe!)). His flight leaves tomorrow AM and he'll be over-seas until around December. But he's in pretty good spirits--considering... And I'll continue to think positive, believing the best.

Again--Thank You!

elanaiba · 02-12-08, 04:41 AM

You have a fine son... Good luck to him

Reece · 02-12-08, 05:21 AM

Quote:

This is not a thread where I invite comments about how the troop surge is working or how this makes the war in Iraq justified. I have never supported the Iraq War and still believe it was a huge mistake.

God be with all the troops, yes it was a mistake but now that the damage is done, the troops, unfortunately, will have to stay on till there is stability in Iraq, I only pray that is sooner than later.

Jimbuna · 02-12-08, 06:54 AM

God bless and protect them all.....whatever their nationalities

sunvalleyslim · 02-12-08, 12:33 PM

You raised a great son and hero. I understand your feelings about the war. Just glad to know you and your son believe in our country, and are willing to defend her.......

bookworm_020 · 02-12-08, 05:39 PM

Glad to hear that he is well and that he found it better in Iraq after the first tour. May he and all the others over there be as fortunate!

JSLTIGER · 02-12-08, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bookworm_020

Glad to hear that he is well and that he found it better in Iraq after the first tour. May he and all the others over there be as fortunate!

Here, here!

02-11-08, 12:10 PM	#1
Peto Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The details of my life are quite inconsequential Posts: 1,049 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	News from Iraq My son was home recently on leave from Iraq. I won't go into details on how good it was to see him other than saying *It was Really Good to see him!!!* What he reported: He has not fired a shot in anger so far this tour. He hasn't been "blown up" once either and his unit hasn't taken any mortar fire. In his words, "Our greatest enemy is becoming complacent". Especially the "cherries" in the unit which haven't been in the grinder before. Compare this tour with his first. Where was wounded 3 times by IEDs (one warranted the Purple Heart and he still carries shrapnel). The most ammunition he fired in one patrol outside the wire was 1460 rounds. They took frequent indirect fire in their FOBs. Where he lost friends and saw the worst... Naturally, this is great news! Mainly for him and the rest of the troops with him. But also for the families of those serving with him and for all Americans who truly care about the welfare of our troops. Namely--people like you all in the subsim community. Let us continue to support ALL the troops who have served and continue to serve. Your support means Very Much to them as I've been told by several active duty soldiors. And let's all pray that the decreased action in Iraq continues. Until they All Come Home! Peto PS. This is not a thread where I invite comments about how the troop surge is working or how this makes the war in Iraq justified. I have never supported the Iraq War and still believe it was a huge mistake. I simply wanted to say Thank You to the many who have been supportive of the troops and--well--me, a parent of a soldior. __________________ If your target has a 30 degree AOB, the range from his base course line equals the current range divided by 2.

02-11-08, 12:36 PM	#2
Gorduz Engineer Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Norway Posts: 210 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	That is great to hear! I hope your son gets the most out of his leave and give him my support. __________________ 21. MTB skv. Attacks without warning.

02-11-08, 02:33 PM	#6
JSLTIGER The Old Man Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Parkland, FL, USA Posts: 1,437 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I agree with your son...something someone once told me that has become sort of my motto for life: "Complacency will smite your @$$..." Glad you got to spend some time with him! __________________ Thor: Intel Core i7 4770K\|ASUS Z87Pro\|32GB DDR3 RAM\|11GB EVGA GeForce RTX 2080Ti Black\|256GB Crucial M4 SSD+2TB WD HDD\|4X LG BD-RE\|32" Acer Predator Z321QU 165Hz G-Sync (2540x1440)\|Logitech Z-323 2.1 Sound\|Win 10 Pro Explorer (MSI GL63 8RE-629 Laptop): Intel Core i7 8750H\|16GB DDR4 RAM\|6GB GeForce GTX 1060\|128GB SSD+1TB HDD\|15.6" Widescreen (1920x1080)\|Logitech R-20 2.1 Sound\|Win 10 Home

02-11-08, 02:43 PM	#7
Kapitan_Phillips Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swansea Posts: 3,903 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	Very very glad to hear your boy is safe, Peto Hand him a beer from me __________________ Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into.

02-11-08, 08:59 PM	#9
Peto Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The details of my life are quite inconsequential Posts: 1,049 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Thanks All!! And I must apologize as we mainly had wine (a nice Burgundy with a real cork ). And then a little heftier cure-all from the great state of Kentucky. I just talked to him on the phone (he chose to spend more time with his girl-friend than with me (Good Choice--she's a babe!)). His flight leaves tomorrow AM and he'll be over-seas until around December. But he's in pretty good spirits--considering... And I'll continue to think positive, believing the best. Again--Thank You! __________________ If your target has a 30 degree AOB, the range from his base course line equals the current range divided by 2.

02-11-08, 02:25 PM	#5
Iceman Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mesa AZ, Arizona, USA Posts: 1,253 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Good to hear he's doing good and glad you got to see him...I hope he is able to stay home for good soon. Peace be with you.

02-11-08, 05:22 PM	#8
Stealth Hunter Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Y'ha-Nthlei Posts: 4,262 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	And one from me. Better yet, I'll drink to him!

02-12-08, 04:41 AM	#10
elanaiba Ace of the Deep Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 1,058 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 3	You have a fine son... Good luck to him __________________ With strength I burn...

02-12-08, 06:54 AM	#12
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	God bless and protect them all.....whatever their nationalities __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

02-12-08, 12:33 PM	#13
sunvalleyslim Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 1,142 Downloads: 267 Uploads: 0	You raised a great son and hero. I understand your feelings about the war. Just glad to know you and your son believe in our country, and are willing to defend her....... __________________ Crew member/ decommission member TM2(SS)(SD) 3/68-7/70 DIESEL BOATS FOREVER USS SEGUNDO (SS398)

02-12-08, 05:39 PM	#14
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Glad to hear that he is well and that he found it better in Iraq after the first tour. May he and all the others over there be as fortunate! __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"