Sir, you are about to be struck by a vehicle!
I wanted to say that but all that came out was, "OOOH!" Anyway, I'm just a few short weeks away from the end of my journey here in Chicago. I never want to come back here ever again. This is seriously the armpit of the USA. I fucking hate it. It's hard to find a good bar; it's cold; there are a billion stupid people; and it seriously is the worst duty station ever in the history of the US Navy. No one should ever demand to be stationed here. Screw that. I'm getting my orders soon. I was supposed to get them like 4 weeks ago. It's a long story.
That aside, I will say that I miss home quite a bit and I miss all of my friends and I miss drinking with those friends. Over Christmas I got a small taste of home and soon, on March 24th, I will get another little taste of home. After this next visit I fear that I may not get to come home for a very very long time. I'll actually be in the fleet. I'll be out there doing my duty. I'm kind of scared to be perfectly honest.
Almost 3000+ sailors are being deployed to the Persian Gulf to help combat the ever escalating situation in Iraq and Iran. All I can tell you about that situation is to not believe anything you read/see in/on the news. The Navy itself is expanding its role in the war and bringing back the old war horses of the "Brown Water Navy" from Vietnam. These new units are just a minor adjustment being made. BUD/S classes (SEALs) are growing in number from 80-95 students per class to 200-350 students per class. The Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) has said that now, more than ever before, their role in the War on Terror is vital to success. It's getting to a point where we are either going to pull out or flood that fucker with more firepower and troops than ever. Shock and Awe will not hold a candle to the shit that we are about to release.
So, there's a thought for you all. Have a safe weekend and I'll see you all very soon.
That aside, I will say that I miss home quite a bit and I miss all of my friends and I miss drinking with those friends. Over Christmas I got a small taste of home and soon, on March 24th, I will get another little taste of home. After this next visit I fear that I may not get to come home for a very very long time. I'll actually be in the fleet. I'll be out there doing my duty. I'm kind of scared to be perfectly honest.
Almost 3000+ sailors are being deployed to the Persian Gulf to help combat the ever escalating situation in Iraq and Iran. All I can tell you about that situation is to not believe anything you read/see in/on the news. The Navy itself is expanding its role in the war and bringing back the old war horses of the "Brown Water Navy" from Vietnam. These new units are just a minor adjustment being made. BUD/S classes (SEALs) are growing in number from 80-95 students per class to 200-350 students per class. The Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) has said that now, more than ever before, their role in the War on Terror is vital to success. It's getting to a point where we are either going to pull out or flood that fucker with more firepower and troops than ever. Shock and Awe will not hold a candle to the shit that we are about to release.
So, there's a thought for you all. Have a safe weekend and I'll see you all very soon.