dustin19d 0 #1 July 26, 2005 In 5 hours Im flying outa here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyinghuntster 0 #2 July 26, 2005 Outstanding!!! Welcome home!!!! I am headed back over there for the 4th time, 2nd time this year. Thanks for the work you did over there and glad to hear your returning home, Brother! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #3 July 26, 2005 Welcome back!PS: 12 more posts before this thread ends up in SC! "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #4 July 26, 2005 Quote Welcome back!PS: 12 more posts before this thread ends up in SC! Likewise...Welcome back and THANKS! Frenchy, you're more optimistic than I am....I give it 5-6 before move or hijack.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #5 July 26, 2005 Welcome home, Dustin!Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dustin19d 0 #6 July 26, 2005 This will probly get it moved faster but oh well. Stats for the year(my platoon of 32 men) -Days in Country: 355 -Insurgents Killed: 20+ -Civilians killed: 10 +/- (including a shieks bodyguard) -Humves Destroyed: 5 out of 10 -I.E.D's blown on us: 30+ -KIA: 3 -WIA: 6 -Rockets that hit our baracks: 4 -Shot at by Marines: 4 -Marines told to fuck off: 50 -Atitank Rockets accidentaly shot into the Air: 1 -Haji buildings destroyed: 2 -Haji buildings accidentaly lit on Fire: 1 -Haji cars destroyed: 75+ -Refridgerators raided when Black on Water: 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #7 July 26, 2005 Quote This will probly get it moved faster but oh well. Stats for the year(my platoon of 32 men) -Days in Country: 355 -Insurgents Killed: 20+ -Civilians killed: 10 +/- (including a shieks bodyguard) -Humves Destroyed: 5 out of 10 -I.E.D's blown on us: 30+ -KIA: 3 -WIA: 6 -Rockets that hit our baracks: 4 -Shot at by Marines: 4 -Marines told to fuck off: 50 -Atitank Rockets accidentaly shot into the Air: 1 -Haji buildings destroyed: 2 -Haji buildings accidentaly lit on Fire: 1 -Haji cars destroyed: 75+ -Refridgerators raided when Black on Water: 1 More than 25% casualties within your platoon? Is that the norm? "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemini 0 #8 July 26, 2005 It's a great feeling when the bird lifts off! Welcome back to the world. THANKS!!! Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outlawphx 1 #9 July 26, 2005 Quote -KIA: 3 -WIA: 6 Sometimes us civilians forget about how rough it must be over there What kind of unit were you in? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #10 July 26, 2005 Quote What kind of unit were you in? If I remember correctly a 19D is a Scout. Good on you Dustin.............I have about a week left before I get out of here. Of course.........I'll be back in 30 days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dustin19d 0 #11 July 26, 2005 Scout Platoon within a Mech Infantry Battalion. Signing out- Gotta get to the heli pad! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenz 0 #12 July 26, 2005 have a safe trip back and thanks for your service :)"life does throw curveballs sometimes but it doesn't mean we shouldn't still swing for the homerun" ~ me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #13 July 26, 2005 Welcome home, Dustin, and thank you!!! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisha 1 #14 July 26, 2005 re: Marines, So, you're not a Marine? Army? They've actually shot at you ("friendly fire"? What are "Haji"? KIA and WIA = Killed and Wounded in Action? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #15 July 26, 2005 Have a safe flight. Welcome home. And THANK YOULife is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #16 July 26, 2005 Cav Scouts? To that I gotta say, "Hooah!" Too hardcore for me. I opted to be a log-dog REMF... Your FM and MTP was a little too thick for me. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zep 0 #17 July 26, 2005 Why TF should any right minded person want to give a reply that would get this moved to SC I think this thread will stay in the barnfire an the posters will congratulate him for doing a great job an getting home safe an sound. Gone fishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #18 July 26, 2005 Quote This will probly get it moved faster but oh well. Stats for the year(my platoon of 32 men) -Days in Country: 355 -Insurgents Killed: 20+ -Civilians killed: 10 +/- (including a shieks bodyguard) -Humves Destroyed: 5 out of 10 -I.E.D's blown on us: 30+ -KIA: 3 -WIA: 6 -Rockets that hit our baracks: 4 -Shot at by Marines: 4 -Marines told to fuck off: 50 -Atitank Rockets accidentaly shot into the Air: 1 -Haji buildings destroyed: 2 -Haji buildings accidentaly lit on Fire: 1 -Haji cars destroyed: 75+ -Refridgerators raided when Black on Water: 1 Two things come to mind: First, my unending gratitude and thanks to you and the rest of your platoon. May God hold the souls that you have lost, and mend the ones that need it. Because of people like you we remain free. Our soldiers are our country. Second -y'know, the second is too selfish to post. THANK YOU again. Welcome home, by the time you read this I sure hope you are back in country. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #19 July 26, 2005 Quote What are "Haji"? I thought a Haaji was a Muslim who has made the pilgrimage to Mecca Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #20 July 26, 2005 Thank you for all you do."It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shark 0 #21 July 26, 2005 Hooyah! Welcome back home! Quote -WIA: 6 Quote -Shot at by Marines: 4 Hopefully those casualties weren't by the devil dogs. Get back in the air, now!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #22 July 27, 2005 Quote Goodbye Iraq In 5 hours Im flying outa here Welcome back! Thank you for everything that you've done for us all. You have my utmost respect and gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #23 July 27, 2005 Quote I thought a Haaji was a Muslim who has made the pilgrimage to Mecca Either that or Johnny Quest's friend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
valcore 0 #24 July 27, 2005 Lol I understand telling the Marines to *#@& off and I am one. Hurah, or Hua whichever suits you. The most terrifying words in the English language are: ‘I'm from the government and I'm here to help’. ~Ronald Reagan 30,000,000 legal firearm owners killed no one yesterday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jraf 0 #25 July 27, 2005 I thank you in the name of all the people of Iraq! May Allah give all your fallen friends 77 virgins when they reach heaven. May he also give them the 144 Mothers in Law the virgins come with as well as all their PMS.jraf Me Jungleman! Me have large Babalui. Muff #3275 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
