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[x-g.o.p.er]

American type things like Burger King arrives on station. Within 4 months, I went from MRE's and water for three weeks straight to my choice of pizza, ice cream, or BK. And there was a BX, regular email, etc. We were amazed at how rapidly the "suck level" dropped once the majority of the bullets quit flying.

God Bless you all...he is in the best military in the history of the world, with the best junior leadership (lieutenants, captains, and NCO's)that we have ever had. Keep the faith, and know that while the Washington-types might be indifferent to what happens, his immediate supervisors are going to do their damndest to keep him safe and get him home safely. There is no politics over there, just you and your buddies looking out for each other. Hang in there.