Guest guest Posted March 24, 2003 Report Share Posted March 24, 2003 Thanks to all for your replies and kind offers. I just received word after my brother got home this weekend from " old fart " reactivation training, that, at this time, he will be relocated (from Alaska) and activated out of the 1st Cav., Ft. Hood, TX. His departure is delayed from Alaska to allow him to get his personal and military affairs in order. His deployment will be April 13, via Ft. Hood, then, IRAQ. Good news (for me and his family) however. At " old fart trainng, " his General offered him the position of Brigade Safety Officer (military term for Risk Management) and he ACCEPTED. THANK GOD!!!! As proud as I am of him as a Black Hawk driver, I am more at ease with him in management positions on the ground, even if it IS in war-torn Iraq. Even though he feels he may be somewhat more bored not flying, I say as a Brigade-level officer, he'll be busy enough, like a dad taking care of his children. His recent civilian skills, since his earlier Black Hawk retirement, were elementary school teacher, then elementary school principal, and those skills better suit him to " risk management " for the Army's 1st Cavalry. Go Army! Knowing my brother, it'll be the " safest " brigade by far! So, when I get more info on his stationing-status in Iraq, I will notify the group (if he allows me -- he's rather private). By the way, he's the kind of guy that will open any care packages he should receive and " share the wealth. " That's the kind of guy he is. He's my hero! Again, my thanks to you all -- God bless America and our fighting forces, and God bless my brother! Bobbie Anchorage In a message dated 3/23/03 10:56:55 AM, Graduate-OSSG writes: <<Is there anyway we can bake or send goodies to your brother and his troops? I love to bake and hubby rarely eats more than one piece of something. I have homemade brownies just sitting here because I can't eat them. I would love to do something personal for the troops. I sent email messages, but seems like I could do more. I don't have a husband or son to send, perhaps I could send goodies instead along with my prayers. judy in austin >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2003 Report Share Posted March 24, 2003 Thanks to all for your replies and kind offers. I just received word after my brother got home this weekend from " old fart " reactivation training, that, at this time, he will be relocated (from Alaska) and activated out of the 1st Cav., Ft. Hood, TX. His departure is delayed from Alaska to allow him to get his personal and military affairs in order. His deployment will be April 13, via Ft. Hood, then, IRAQ. Good news (for me and his family) however. At " old fart trainng, " his General offered him the position of Brigade Safety Officer (military term for Risk Management) and he ACCEPTED. THANK GOD!!!! As proud as I am of him as a Black Hawk driver, I am more at ease with him in management positions on the ground, even if it IS in war-torn Iraq. Even though he feels he may be somewhat more bored not flying, I say as a Brigade-level officer, he'll be busy enough, like a dad taking care of his children. His recent civilian skills, since his earlier Black Hawk retirement, were elementary school teacher, then elementary school principal, and those skills better suit him to " risk management " for the Army's 1st Cavalry. Go Army! Knowing my brother, it'll be the " safest " brigade by far! So, when I get more info on his stationing-status in Iraq, I will notify the group (if he allows me -- he's rather private). By the way, he's the kind of guy that will open any care packages he should receive and " share the wealth. " That's the kind of guy he is. He's my hero! Again, my thanks to you all -- God bless America and our fighting forces, and God bless my brother! Bobbie Anchorage In a message dated 3/23/03 10:56:55 AM, Graduate-OSSG writes: <<Is there anyway we can bake or send goodies to your brother and his troops? I love to bake and hubby rarely eats more than one piece of something. I have homemade brownies just sitting here because I can't eat them. I would love to do something personal for the troops. I sent email messages, but seems like I could do more. I don't have a husband or son to send, perhaps I could send goodies instead along with my prayers. judy in austin >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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