1 month later

Well it has been just close to a month. Everyone is finally getting used to the fact that I am overseas. I did write a blog statement but it was about getting here. Well getting here was fun, yeah right. From the beginning it was all kinds of messed up to get here. The trail and lead crews were set. We left Miramar on a C-17 cargo plane. Man that had to been the coolest ride ever. We get to VA first stop. Jamie drove out there to visit me. I was so happy she did. That really meant to world to both of us. We both knew 24hrs wasn't enough but it was enough to help. But stayed in VA for a while waiting for aircraft tanker support. It happens but I wanted to get on so i can move on with the next 6-7 months. Well finally left after almost staying a week out there. Got to Spain finally and 2 days later to Qatar. That was the devils fire. Holy crap that was hot. Trust me on hot. Water basically scolded us and it was from the shade. I have been in the mideast before but god we didnt need a microwave. So we finally get the aircraft out of there to KAF. We finally arrived a couple of days later.

I was glad to see the crew and see the aircraft doing a job that they are intented for. I was also glad to see my sleeping quarters. Not to bad i thought it was going to be worse. But it took a while but the shop used to this palce. For me it brought back memories of the past. That is for me and the select few that know. This base isnt to bad excpet for the random rocket attack. The base did get attacked but ground troops but it was much of a force. But the base got the Marines ready lock and loaded. They didnt need to use them they were bummed out. But that also got them charged up in that this is serious business.

We have been flying and doing our job. I will not question why we are here. I understand the orders we are given but I wonder how much it is working? I hope we can make a difference. But one thing for sure that I can say is my squadron is the first Marine fixed winged fighter attack squadron. We are the first to fight and the last to leave. The Red Devils set the path for others squadrons to follow. I cant wait to see what the next few months bring