DAMNNNNNNN just found out BIL is going to Iraq

[greenbriar]

he is at AIT and learning the Satellite communications stuff


thought he was going to NY but no he is going to fucking iraq

[Nickster]

1. Damn, so sorry to hear that. May he stay safe and get back all together.

[genie_weenie]

2. Iraq is going to became the standard first year out of SOI or MOS school

for Marines instead of Okinawa.

[MadMaddie]

3. They lie to the soldiars and that is a travesty.

Bless him and his safety.

[Olney Blue]

7. My nephew signed on with the promise of one year in Iraq. With stop loss,

there is no end in sight.

[MadMaddie]

16. Olney Blue I hope and pray he gets home safely.

[Olney Blue]

18. Thank you so much for your thoughts, MadMaddie.

I am very worried.

[lostnfound]

29. And the Navy ain't exactly the Navy, a recruiter's lie.

The young man newly married signed up for the Navy because 'there ain't no ocean in Iraq'. Recruiter said he would either work on a submarine or a Navy hospital. Definitely. Oops. Forgot to mention the third possibility, being tapped to be a Navy corpsman, front lines in Iraq, supporting the marines as a medic.

Much admired, brave, probably saved some lives.
For almost a year now, he is lying in a hospital bed, occasionally able to squeeze a hand or blink his eyes to respond to a simple question, trying very hard to make sounds.
His much admired, brave wife is caring for him everyday AND for their 6-month old baby (who is cute as a button).

[Olney Blue]

4. I hope he will come home safe and sound, greenbriar.

My thoughts will be with you.

[vanboggie]

5. Sorry to hear that greenbriar

I have a nephew who already did a tour over there but will be returning in a few months. May they both stay safe. This Bushco war for profit sucks even more when your family is dragged into it.

[shaniqua6392]

I am so sorry!

I have had a few loved ones go over there. They are both back safely now. I am sure it will be the same for your BIL. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

[Anexio]

6. Please help

Who is BIL and what is AIT?

[genie_weenie]

8. Advanced Infantry Training.

You gotta spend some time in the Suck to know about the acronym speech...

[Anexio]

13. Thanks

After your quick reply I figured out that BIL is brother-in-law.

I'm a real genius.

Thanks again.

[didact]

30. actually it's Advanced Individual Training*

[Zywiec]

12. BIL is Brother in Law and AIT is Advanced Individual Training

That's where he will learn about Satellite Communications. I had the same job in the Army. One advantage is your equipment always has to be in an environmentally friendly shelter. When it's hot outside you have AC. When it's cold, you have heat.

[Breeze54]

9. That sucks but

my son was doing the Satellite communications too in Iraq and was on base

almost all the time. He also went to NY for specialized training before he

went 'in country'. :hug: Hang in there.

Hopefully your BIL's job will be on base, in an office, most of the time.

[Tarheel_Dem]

10. heard on the evening news (Greensboro, NC) that a platoon will

be shipping out of this area for a THIRD tour. People are pissed. This was on the local Fox News affiliate, and they very rarely even mention Iraq anymore, except to repeat the surge is working meme. But the report was fairly critical.

[brer cat]

11. so sorry, greenbriar

My thoughts and prayers will be with your family.

[Maat]

14. He's in our thoughts and prayers.

May he be protected the whole time, and come back safely. May the time go quickly.

[Snarkoleptic]

15. Let's all hope for a quick end to our occupation.

You can win a way, but must end an occupation.

[Breeze54]

17. Where'd you go, greenbriar?

:shrug:

[greenbriar]

19. talking to Mother in Law who is devastated

and very upset

[Breeze54]

20. I don't blame her but if he's

learning communications, that means he'll most likely be a desk jockey in an air conditioned office!! ;)

[greenbriar]

21. I hope so

hope you are right

[Breeze54]

23. That's what

happened to my son and the other guys went out and checked the communication lines but he rarely
'went out' to check any relays, wires or signals. Someone has to man the computer and if they do
'that job, they get a trailer with satellite TV and AC and they only have one roommate and NO TENTS!!

[calimary]

22. I'm so sorry to hear this.

All we can do is pray, and get a DEMOCRAT into the White House this fall.

DAMN.

[Ilsa]

24. So sorry. May he be safe from all harm. Our cousin's son is going to

Afghanistan later this year to repair helocopters. We're pretty worried.

[bdamomma]

25. That really sucks, I really hope that this occupation is over soon.

it is affecting so many peoples' lives. My thoughts go out to your BIL.

[greenbriar]

26. thank you

we are all shocked right now


we knew it would be a possibility, but didn't really think it would happen

[ThomCat]

27. Damn! I'm sorry.

:(

I hope he'll be staying away from the hot-spots. I hope he's only their for one tour too, and then gets to come home.

[greenbriar]

28. we don't know all the details yet...will keep you updated

we are all just still in shock