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Do you know anyone serving in the military overseas?

Posted by AirborneParaInf82 • 1/05/08 • Subscribe to this Discussion [RSS] • Report This Topic
Topics: afghanistan, family, friends, iraq, military, service

Just wandering how many people personally know people serving overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan. I know less than 1% of the population has served, but wonder how that carrys over with those that serve in support of loved ones and family.

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1/05/08

lisamcglaun

I know one person. He's the friend of my step son. My ex-brother in law has served in Iraq twice but he's home in Denver right now.

Best Wishes to you,
Lisa

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1/05/08

kdawg68

I know a quite a few actually.

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1/05/08

mtchick

My step son is in Iraq right now.

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1. 1/05/08
  
  thereyoucome
  
  is Iraq still in the war? wishes.
2. 1/05/08
  
  mtchick
1/05/08

ModelElaine

My girlfriend's husband is going to Afganistan and Irak in February

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1/05/08

offendedblogger

I don't know anyone personally, no.

This thread reminded me of a very sad blog I read earlier, though, by a military blogger who had written and saved in his drafts his 'last post' in anticipation of his possible death and someone on his blog posted it for him yesterday.

I apologize, I don't mean to threadjack, but here is the link if you are interested:

andrewolmsted.com/archives/2008/01/final_post.html

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1. 1/06/08
  
  AirborneParaInf82
  
  yeah, Im involved in the military blog network of people and a few of the bloggers that Ive come to know through this process knew the man. I read his last post and its kind of surreal. I can't recall having any contact with him myself tho.
1/05/08

scholarpreneur

I did. My Dad just got back from Iraq in November.

A couple kids from my highschool have been over there, but none of my close friends.

Thanks for your service and be safe.

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1. 1/05/08
  
  Puffmatty
  
  I'm here, but as an army contractor. Camp Liberty, Baghdad
1/05/08

humorvice

It doesn't matter... contractor, soldier, teacher.... my hat's off to you lynyrd... Come back safe....

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1. 1/06/08
  
  Puffmatty
  
  thanks, appreciate it
1/05/08

Unfettered

My step-brother is on his second tour of duty now. He is in Afghanistan.

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1/05/08

Aprilfreelance

My ex-husband is in Iraq now. The marriage didn't work out, but I certainly don't wish him harm. I have prayed for him every day since he left in August. He has a new wife and two small children waiting for him.

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1/05/08

humorvice

You're sweet April...I adore that kind of selfless caring...

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1/31/08

CheapGourmet

My "adopted" son is serving in Afghanistan. While we didn't literally adopt him, he is as close to me as a son can be. I have now "adopted" his entire brigade and recently created a blog to honor them. As soon as we receive approval from his chain of command regarding OPSEC regulations, I'll be posting their personal stories. Personally, I find this War on Terror to consume a large portion of my life. The worry and fear sometimes get the best of me, which is why I decided to blog about it. I will definitely be including a link to Andrew Olmsted's Final Post. That was one of the most beautiful things I have ever read. Thanks for sharing the link!

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1/31/08

JoyChaser

My boss's son just shipped out for Iraq the other day. Back home, I lived not far from Ft. Rucker, Alabama, a big army base for helicopter training, so a lot of my friends were from military families. Since highschool, at least six of my friends have been over in either Iraq or Afghanistan. I'm not sure if any of them are over there at the moment. I wouldn't be surprised.

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5/26/08

ravenscawl

It’s simple really, as you look at their name. Remember that they were born of a mother and father just like everyone else. That someone took pride in their first steps and words. As they were children once that they laughed and played. Did they have a favorite toy? Maybe a dog? Remember how they fell off their bike, or tripped and scrapped their knee? How they would wake when the story stopped. They just couldn’t seem to wait to get their first car, and sometimes even their first ticket. You see, you do Know them.

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4/05/09

transitioningvet

My friends still serve and this is the reason why when i got out i started my website transitioningveteran.com/. to help them when they return looking for information on benefits.

Hope i can reach to as many veterans as possible, great blog looking forward to checking it often.

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4/05/09

lnclark1950

I know of at least four men serving in the military and one is my son. I honor all of the men and women who are willing to place their life on the line for my freedom.

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