Ruin Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Today marks 13 days until I being Mobilization for Iraq. I'll try to keep you all updated along the way and what happens from now until April (when I expect to be in Iraq). As it stands right now: Dec 1 - Ft. Stewart, GA - Gunnery, CSWQ, IWQ and RIF. Dec 23 - Dec 31 - Christmas Leave Jan 1 - April TBD - Mobilization - Camp Shelby, MS; NTC, Ft. Irwin, CA; Green Ramp, Ft. Bragg, NC. For those who don't know: I'm a Cavalry Scout (19D) in the North Carolina National Guard. Those of you with some good Google-Fu could probably find my Brigade, Battalion, potentially even my Company if you work it out. Some stuff I'll try to keep on the down-low because I don't want to risk OPSEC in my attempts to keep my friends informed. Anyway... here's me: Not the greatest pic, I know. Oh, that PFC becomes SPC next month - woohoo! That was at AT at Camp Shelby in May. Did take a pic this past weekend, but it's not great. Well... time to get back to packing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly2442 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Good luck, stay safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoQuarter Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 ^ Ditto. And, it goes without saying...Thank You. ____ PS. Zip-lock bags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabellum Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Godspeed, and God bless, Cam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Be safe mate, keep a blog going somewhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruin Posted November 19, 2008 Author Share Posted November 19, 2008 Thanks guys. I'll start a blog at some point, maybe not until January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake@War Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Yes, a big thanks to you and all those who serve in the armed forces (all but the Taliban and affiliates at least). Be safe. Many people will be praying for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteKnight77 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Stay safe Cam and don't get M2 thumbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krise madsen Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Stay safe Ruin. Respectfully krise madsen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davros Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Look after yourself (and the team) and come home just as you left. All the best mate. Dav. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xG5kdo Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 (edited) Cameron, Stay safe. Have fun...and more importantly, GET SOME! Go forth and shoot some bad people in the face. Thanks guys. I'll start a blog at some point, maybe not until January. Dude, you might want to think twice about this. I mean, just blog about your life or whatever, just don't blog about things that you do there. Think OPSEC and PERSEC. EDIT: You're cav? Got your spurs yet? Edited November 19, 2008 by xG5kdo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Ruin, Make sure to take some kick@ photos while you're there, and help bring us all to the VICTORY that we've been waiting for and deserve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 ...and here they told us we'd be leaving Iraq mid-next year?!? *sigh* Oh well...if you find yourself anywhere near Camp Victory let me know and I'll take you out to dinner at the DFAC, my treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruin Posted November 19, 2008 Author Share Posted November 19, 2008 Great replies you guys! First... thanks, to all of you. WK: I'm a driver, but I'm sure I'll rotate around, so it'll be easier to keep from getting those M2 thumbs, haha. Dav: That's the goal. We leave as one, and all come back as one. XG5: No spurs yet. We're talking about doing a Spur Ride in country, but we'll see. Might have to wait until we come back. The debate about the blog is how much internet access I'll have. This might lead to a new post in a separate forum. Durka: I bought a Camera just for Iraq. There will be some, no worries. Saint: Ole PFC Me getting a treat from LT you in country, my my that would be special. How long are your tours. I know you just got in recently, so you must have relatively short ones. We go for 12 months. Just reduced from 15 back in August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRP 56 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Good luck & Stay safe. :yes:I could keep the cob webs out of your Vette while your gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpl Ledanek Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Be safe bro, we'll be waiting for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruin Posted November 19, 2008 Author Share Posted November 19, 2008 Thanks again guys. KRP - stand in line. I've got lots of people offering to "store" it and "keep it running" for me. Even my Ex! I tell them - If you can get it running before I come back, I'll let you drive it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swartsz Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 stay safe m8!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZJJ Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Saint: Ole PFC Me getting a treat from LT you in country, my my that would be special. How long are your tours. I know you just got in recently, so you must have relatively short ones. We go for 12 months. Just reduced from 15 back in August. This blog page may answer some of your questions. I tune in to this page daily. Interesting read, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CR6 Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Take care and stay safe Ruin! This blog page may answer some of your questions. I tune in to this page daily. Interesting read, IMO. Yes, very good read indeed! Thanks for the link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruin Posted November 20, 2008 Author Share Posted November 20, 2008 As always, thanks again. Good to see Swartsz come out of the shadows a little bit, hehe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xG5kdo Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Cam, Have you set up your kit? Do you have a lot of COS stuff or use all issue stuff? If you haven't already, I suggest you head over and sign up at Lightfighter.net. The board is populated by a lot of AD .mil types (not all HSLD SOF types, trust me. There are even some Cav guys in there, including a few 19Ds) and is chock full of useful information for deploying soldiers. There are threads on weapons, on how to set up your load, on what load works and what doesn't in Iraq and A-stan. Check it out at least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruin Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 Thanks XG5, I'll take a look. Right now I'm still waiting on the rest of my TA-50 to be issued before I start fine-tuning my kit. Because I'm in a truck, I expect to keep everything on my chest/stomach. Don't want anything in drop-leg, and nothing on the sides or back. I've got a few MOLLE Camelbaks that I'll square away with some pouches too. Also how my kit is designed will depend on whether or not drivers or dismounts will get the M203. Still waiting on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xG5kdo Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Thanks XG5, I'll take a look. Right now I'm still waiting on the rest of my TA-50 to be issued before I start fine-tuning my kit. Because I'm in a truck, I expect to keep everything on my chest/stomach. Don't want anything in drop-leg, and nothing on the sides or back. I've got a few MOLLE Camelbaks that I'll square away with some pouches too. Also how my kit is designed will depend on whether or not drivers or dismounts will get the M203. Still waiting on that. If you're mounted, depending on your CoC, you might want to consider purchasing a chest rig/plate carrier to keep your IOTV as slick as possible. Guys in the forum said that most mounted soldiers do not use MOLLE Camelbaks since they can have as much water they want in the trucks. Um..that's just the info I get from the site. If you ask me about practical things, I can tell you how to set up your stuff for jungle fighting, but I guess that would be kinda useless for Iraq...hahahaha. Good luck Cam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruin Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 Alright Ladies and Gents... And so it begins... Off to Ft. Stewart today. Back on Dec 23rd for Christmas before I go back on Jan 2. Will keep you posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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