For those Google Maps junkies out there, I thought I'd give you some perspective on my geographical situation. Click on the links to see (a) where I live, (b) where I eat, and (c) where I work. The satellite photos are very old. There are lots more buildings now, and the living quarters (CHUs) are not shown, but instead some sort of tents, I think.
Enough of that.
I'm watching Paraguay vs. Spain in the World Cup quarterfinals as I surf the web. Nil-nil at halftime. I just got off the "phone" with my Mom, then later, Julie. I'm thinking it's a titty bit nippley in here, so I'll turn up the temp on the A/C. And since tomorrow is Sunday, I guess I'll sleep in a little. Gee, it hardly sounds like I'm deployed, does it?
Tomorrow marks the 234th birthday of your country and mine. So here's the thing: I'm doing a staff job; it's not like I'm going toe-to-toe with the enemy. Now, it's true I'm receiving Hostile Fire Pay, Imminent Danger Pay, and Hazardous Duty Pay, but there are warriors outside the wire that are earning those same special pays. So tomorrow, while you're enjoying your beer and hot dogs, don't forget those guys at the pointy end of the spear. Take a moment to gather everyone together and spend a few minutes talking about what a great country we live in, and how fortunate we are to have young men and women willing to pay--or to actually pay--the ultimate price to provide the freedoms we all enjoy.
Abi out.
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