Dispatches from the Front
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My first meeting
Dear friends,
Thank you for your kind words over the past few days. I can't tell you how much joy it brings me to know that you are standing behind me! I believe I'm now over my jetlag and am ready to tackle the mission at hand.
Today, I met with the senior logistics officer for this headquarters, known as the "J4". He invited me out onto the patior for a cigar, and while I'm not usually a smoker, I did accept his offer. Due to the current threat posture, all personnel must wear full "battle rattle" when outside, which made the heat outside all the more intense. The J4 and I had a lovely conversation; we talked of our previous travels and desire to serve our country. I feel I will truly enjoy working for him.
It is amazing how cigars seem to draw a crowd! In fact, this command has a "Cigar Aficionado" club that frequently meets for a bit of a smoke and a social atmosphere. I was pleased to be offered memebership, and naturally I accepted.
I am still learning about this mission and my colleagues, and I apparently have more initial training to complete before I am able to fully learn my job. In the meantime, I am enjoying cigars and the new people that I'm meeting. Until next time...
Sincerely yours,
Paul
Comments:
I am glad you are meeting the soldiers in the J4 section. I would caution you about smoking, but my husband loves smoked pork, so I guess I should mind my own business!! Since Marissa is your caregiver, I hope she stays away from the smoke since it could aggravate her lungs. We want both of you to come home safe and sound and smokefree!!
Love to both of you,
Patti
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07/20/07 @ 16:32 
It is wonderful to know that you are among the bravest and best to serve in Iraq. It appears that you were born to serve in the military--and you look very handsome in your uniform! It is especially reassuring to know that you are working alongside our dear Marissa. Please watch over her because she is very much loved and missed by her friends and family here in Evansville.
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07/21/07 @ 02:08 I'm really glad you are there in the trenches with our brown-eyed girl. Sorry, wrong war. So how does a pig feel in a Moslem country?
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