O/T Back in Country

1stindoor · 05-24-2008, 01:06 AM

Hello all, just wanted to take a bit of time and let everyone know that I'm back in Afghanistan again. Arrived safe and sound about five days ago but still trying to get the sleep cycle worked out. So far I've been to the gym once, which is pretty well equipped. I'm hoping by tomorrow or Monday I'll be able to get back into my normal routine. Meanwhile I'll still be lurking as often as I can even if I don't get the time to post as much.

ZBlacktt · 05-24-2008, 02:08 AM

Be safe out there brother and thanks for all that you do. I know it's not the place you want to be, lol.

unimoose · 05-24-2008, 03:12 AM

You cam just in time, things are getting interesting after the locals found out about the soldier in Iraq using the Koran as target practice! Stay safe.

1stindoor · 05-24-2008, 04:42 AM

Thanks for the warm wishes...it's definitely a different environment than the one I was in two years ago. I guess that's a good thing though as I spent a good part of my tour last time in firefights.

Wayne Evans · 05-24-2008, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 1stindoor

. I guess that's a good thing though as I spent a good part of my tour last time in firefights.

I can relate 1stindoor.

I will echo what others have said......stay tough and get your ass (and all others) home safely.

BTW....what is TOD for you over there, 12 months?

Thank you for your sacrifices.

1stindoor · 05-24-2008, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Wayne Evans

I can relate 1stindoor.

I will echo what others have said......stay tough and get your ass (and all others) home safely.

BTW....what is TOD for you over there, 12 months?

Thank you for your sacrifices.

Thanks Wayne...for my unit the tour this time is 9 months. Last time was about 8.

dbx · 05-24-2008, 08:07 PM

Hey bro, keep your head down. I lost track of you many months back, but had seen where you had come back to the states. Send us more pics (loved those pics!) whenever you can. You still reigning champ for DLs in your unit, old man?

1stindoor · 05-25-2008, 01:18 AM

I don't know if I'm the reigning champ yet or not. I hit the gym today for the second time since I've been here (sleep cycle is being forced to rewire itself). Anyhows, ended up squatting 405 for 5 reps. Had two of my Soldiers come up to me later on during the morning and ask how much weight that was. When I told them they both said it was more than they could do. I said it was just a number and the important thing is they were in the gym.

They all know I hate to run...but so far they're giving me a bit of distance in the gym. Tomorrow is back/bi day...we'll see if my legs are recovered enough to pull something notable off the floor.

1stindoor · 05-25-2008, 01:21 AM

By the way...I've just started taking some pics...I'll get some up on this thread as soon as I have some time to shrink them down to size. Being a 1SG is wearing me out for personal time.

Enduro · 05-25-2008, 05:55 AM

Thanks for serving and stay safe. Looking forward to your Pic's.

ExSniper · 05-25-2008, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 1stindoor

By the way...I've just started taking some pics...I'll get some up on this thread as soon as I have some time to shrink them down to size. Being a 1SG is wearing me out for personal time.

be safe over there Top. Bring all those boys and yourself home safe. Thank you for all you do. Happy Memorial Day to you and your soldiers.

1stindoor · 05-25-2008, 09:02 AM

Thanks all, and Happy Memorial Day to you as well. Today's been a fairly quiet day and our messhall threw a big bar-b-que for the Memorial Day weekend. More to follow in as this deployment plays out.

mic65frit · 05-25-2008, 10:21 AM

From my family to you...thank you! thank you! thank you! It is with your dedication and devotion to our great country that I can take my kids to their soccer and baseball games without fear.

Stay Safe, bring all your guys home upright!

Once again thank you for being the point of the spear to keep our nation safe~

Mike

powerlifter70 · 05-25-2008, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 1stindoor

Hello all, just wanted to take a bit of time and let everyone know that I'm back in Afghanistan again. Arrived safe and sound about five days ago but still trying to get the sleep cycle worked out. So far I've been to the gym once, which is pretty well equipped. I'm hoping by tomorrow or Monday I'll be able to get back into my normal routine. Meanwhile I'll still be lurking as often as I can even if I don't get the time to post as much.

Damn bro...I just got home from a 15 month tour there as a 1SG for a unit! Good luck and if your down south....keep your head down!

1stindoor · 05-25-2008, 03:19 PM

Hey Powerlifter, welcome home! I was in the South last time...stayed pretty busy. I'm in the east this time. We'll see how it goes.

Chi_town · 05-25-2008, 03:27 PM

Glad you are back and doing well !

atoybbacs · 05-25-2008, 03:49 PM

Thanks for serving.

powerlifter70 · 05-25-2008, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 1stindoor

Hey Powerlifter, welcome home! I was in the South last time...stayed pretty busy. I'm in the east this time. We'll see how it goes.

Where in the east? I was in Sharana...made many trips down to FOB Lilly.

1stindoor · 05-25-2008, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dbx

You still reigning champ for DLs in your unit, old man?

I pulled 425 off the floor today for one. My set looked like this:
135 x 10
225 x 8
315 x 6
405 x 1
425 x 1
225 x 10

I don't know if it's notable yet, but it felt good as I have been laying off of them for about a month or so.

dbx · 05-25-2008, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 1stindoor

I pulled 425 off the floor today for one. My set looked like this:
135 x 10
225 x 8
315 x 6
405 x 1
425 x 1
225 x 10

I don't know if it's notable yet, but it felt good as I have been laying off of them for about a month or so.

Well done, soldier!

My memory is faulty, but weren't you pulling close to 500 about a year or so ago?

Oh, and let your fellow comrades know that we all thank them for what they do every day, and are thinking of them always, and especially today

EMISGOD · 05-25-2008, 08:26 PM

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Well done, soldier!

Oh, and let your fellow comrades know that we all thank them for what they do every day, and are thinking of them always, and especially today

Co-signed.

What are your thoughts and impressions on Afghanistan overall?

Guinness42 · 05-25-2008, 08:47 PM

Thanks for serving bro. You have my highest respect. Stay safe and god speed to your earliest return.

1stindoor · 05-25-2008, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by powerlifter70

Where in the east? I was in Sharana...made many trips down to FOB Lilly.

I'm a 1SG for a Headquarters Support Company so I'm stuck at Bagram for the time being. But we have teams spread out throughout the east.

powerlifter70 · 05-25-2008, 09:44 PM

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I'm a 1SG for a Headquarters Support Company so I'm stuck at Bagram for the time being. But we have teams spread out throughout the east.

Sorry to hear you are stuck at BAF!!! I hated going up there...to much BS with all the brass and CSM's running around with nothing to do!!! Only good thing is all the good gyms are there!

1stindoor · 05-25-2008, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dbx

Well done, soldier!

My memory is faulty, but weren't you pulling close to 500 about a year or so ago?

Oh, and let your fellow comrades know that we all thank them for what they do every day, and are thinking of them always, and especially today

Your memory is still good dbx, I hit my PB on my last rotation which was 500. Since I returned stateside I haven't tried to go that heavy. The heaviest I have done in the last 6 or more months was probably only 405.

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What are your thoughts and impressions on Afghanistan overall?

I try not to get into discussions about the country normally. This is all my personal opinion, I will tell you that the environment is different than it was two years ago, and that the Afghan National Army is taking a much more active role in the day to day combat operations. This is a good thing as one day I would like to be worked out of a job. Other than that, I'll say that the people are friendly in the outlying areas, and they support us and our efforts for the most part.

wulf88 · 05-26-2008, 04:32 AM

1st, keep your head down and be safe. I am looking at a possible trip there soon in support of NATO operations, oh what fun.

wulf88 · 05-26-2008, 04:35 AM

And I almost forgot, If you need anything, just let me know!!!!! I cannot alot here in Italy, but I will get whatever I can for ya!!!!!!

1stindoor · 05-26-2008, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by powerlifter70

Sorry to hear you are stuck at BAF!!! I hated going up there...to much BS with all the brass and CSM's running around with nothing to do!!! Only good thing is all the good gyms are there!

I try to follow the first rule of Camp Vance...Never leave Camp Vance.

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And I almost forgot, If you need anything, just let me know!!!!! I cannot alot here in Italy, but I will get whatever I can for ya!!!!!!

Thanks Wulf...I'm doing pretty good right now. Let me know if you're coming into country. If you're coming through my AO...I make a mean espresso in my quarters. My wife bought me a really nice machine before I left.

1stindoor · 05-30-2008, 08:56 AM

Hello all,
Sorry I haven't been online in a few days. In case it hasn't reached your side of the planet yet...we lost one of ours today. During a long protracted gunfight one of our Soldiers lost his life. I'm asking you for moment of silence to remember Dave. He was a good Soldier and a solid team mate. He leaves behind two small children. In a few hours we will be conducting a ramp ceremony to send him off back to the states. On Sunday we'll conduct a memorial ceremony for our Soldiers. Thanks.

ChocoChick · 05-30-2008, 09:00 AM

Consider it done Kieth.

May God bless his soul and watch over the rest of you.