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Accord
04-19-08, 07:54 AM
What's going on guys? I'm about 1.5 months into my deployment here in Afghanistan and right now this country for all intents and purposes belongs to my unit and this country is literally the **** hole of the world. War and combat is no ****ing joke and when people say it's hell they're not kidding, it doesn't matter how much training you've received or how prepared you think you'll be. A few days ago we just lost our first 2 Marines and the tone of this conflict is totally different than what I could have ever imagined. These are Marines i've seen in the chow hall, have spotted for on the bench press at the gym on base when we got some down time, and just saw on a regular basis and now they're gone. I finally understand what it is that every combat vet has preached since i've been interested in joining the military and now that i'm finally deployed and am now a combat vet myself I understand. Yeah it's nice to say you're here freeing a bunch of oppressed people yadadada, but all that is irrelevant and doesn't mean anything. Once the first IED goes off or the first bullet hits the armor on your humvee and you pop your cherry, the only thing that matters is making sure the Marine on your left and right goes home to their family when this deployment is said and done.

Here are some pictures I took

http://photos-g.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v235/228/37/1071021164/n1071021164_30068846_9388.jpg

http://photos-g.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v235/228/37/1071021164/n1071021164_30069206_6422.jpg

http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v235/228/37/1071021164/n1071021164_30068833_8505.jpg

Accord
04-19-08, 07:56 AM
http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v235/228/37/1071021164/n1071021164_30068841_1038.jpg
These are what we roll around in now... Humvee's are a thing of the past.

http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v235/228/37/1071021164/n1071021164_30066696_7799.jpg

http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v235/228/37/1071021164/n1071021164_30069201_4651.jpg

Accord
04-19-08, 07:58 AM
http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v235/228/37/1071021164/n1071021164_30069202_5016.jpg

http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v235/228/37/1071021164/n1071021164_30069203_5358.jpg

http://photos-e.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v235/228/37/1071021164/n1071021164_30066700_9101.jpg

Accord
04-19-08, 07:59 AM
http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v235/228/37/1071021164/n1071021164_30066689_5652.jpg

http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v235/228/37/1071021164/n1071021164_30068818_4328.jpg

http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v235/228/37/1071021164/n1071021164_30068819_4597.jpg

Accord
04-19-08, 08:00 AM
http://photos-e.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v235/228/37/1071021164/n1071021164_30068820_4861.jpg

http://photos-e.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v235/228/37/1071021164/n1071021164_30066716_4648.jpg

http://photos-h.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v235/228/37/1071021164/n1071021164_30066719_5736.jpg

Accord
04-19-08, 08:02 AM
http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v235/228/37/1071021164/n1071021164_30068816_3839.jpg

http://photos-f.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v235/228/37/1071021164/n1071021164_30066725_7958.jpg

http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v235/228/37/1071021164/n1071021164_30069208_7150.jpg

Semper Fi

thedrifter
04-19-08, 08:04 AM
Howdy!

I was told by a good friend who is there Sean(Doc)(Corpsman) that it sucks there;)
Just talked to him a few days ago..

If You see him in Your travels please make sure You give him this advice since he likes fireworks, that they are not throwing a party for him;)
"So hit the deck".

Keep Your head and butt down!

You are in Our Prayers and Thoughts!

God Speed,

Ellie

Great Pix's!

davblay
04-19-08, 08:40 AM
John, over the months I have always enjoyed reading your posts. But now I see a Marine writing these words. I am truly sorry you had to learn the same way as some of us old salts did, in actual combat, but that is a teacher that will forever stay with you Marine. I , along with all your friends here on LN, are very proud of you. Now keep your head and ass wired together and accomplish your mission and come home to us in one piece, ok?

Semper Fi Brother and GOD speed and Far winds. With his will we will see you soon.

Semper Fi,

Dave

bootlace15
04-19-08, 11:05 AM
John,

At least you know why they make good toilet paper. Stay safe Bro. Please watch where you put them feet down.

bootlace15 out

FistFu68
04-19-08, 01:18 PM
:usmc: TO THE BRAVE GOOD FORTUNE~GODSPEED MARINE :usmc: :iwo:

FistFu68
04-19-08, 01:27 PM
:evilgrin: FORGOT TOO ADD,WITH ALL THE POLITICAL CHIT PUSHED ASIDE;THE ONLY THING THAT DOES MATTER ARE YOU @ YOU'RE MARINE BROTHERS."FOR THOSE WHO FIGHT FOR IT,LIFE HAS A CERTAIN FLAVOR;THE PROTECTED WILL NEVER KNOW"!!! SEMPER~FIDELIS :evilgrin: :iwo:

OLE SARG
04-19-08, 01:39 PM
What FIST said plus I will add that we will keep you in our prayers until you are safely home.

GOD BLESS MARINE AND SEMPER FI,

Kegler300
04-19-08, 01:53 PM
Nice pics. Sorry for the loss of your two Marine comrades though...

Wyoming
04-19-08, 03:10 PM
John, over the months I have always enjoyed reading your posts. But now I see a Marine writing these words. I am truly sorry you had to learn the same way as some of us old salts did, in actual combat, but that is a teacher that will forever stay with you Marine. I , along with all your friends here on LN, are very proud of you. Now keep your head and ass wired together and accomplish your mission and come home to us in one piece, ok?

Semper Fi Brother and GOD speed and Far winds. With his will we will see you soon.

Semper Fi,

Dave


I TOO see a Marine. Semper Fidelis my Brother.

Your losses will be with you forever. They ARE Marines.

HurricaneRJ
04-20-08, 11:18 AM
Stay Frosty Devil Dog, I'm headed that way too.

Osotogary
04-20-08, 02:42 PM
It's always good to hear from you. Please heed the knowledge of those that have gone before and , naturally, keep your your eyes open, butt down and senses alert. Thank you for the pictures and sorry for your loss. one step forward..all the time.

bgsuwoody
04-20-08, 06:03 PM
We're keeping you in our prayers man. Keep on keeping on. Give em hell and get back safe. Godspeed my brother. Anything you need, you get with me.

jetdawgg
04-20-08, 06:54 PM
Stay safe Marine. Remember, we are ALL Marines here. Keep alert and pay close attention:usmc:

SF:flag:

Marine84
04-20-08, 07:06 PM
Stay safe Baby Brother!

Yep, I see the change in the writing too. Ain't it awesome?

Semper Fi!

Big Jim
04-20-08, 09:47 PM
Stay Safe And Alert My Brother And Let The Training Bring You Home!!

jrhd97
04-21-08, 01:24 PM
Dang that pic with the LAV-25 brought back some memories. I can still smell the things.
Any way stay safe, all of you are in our prayers
SF!

Achped
04-23-08, 02:55 PM
I know you probably wont get to reply to this, but is that guy with you underneath the pic of the LAV the same one that was with you at the mall that one day? Looks familiar.

Anyways, stay safe. I'm deploying soon too, but to a more populated hell-hole. Same **** different smell...

MotivatorOfTheGuard
04-23-08, 04:42 PM
Accord, i watched you as a young poolee pup, and i agree with the others. A Marine through and through stands before us. Do not lose your motivation. Do not forget why you wear that uniform. Do not, under any circumstances, lose hope. Semper Fidelis Marine.

Twitchell
04-27-08, 07:04 PM
God bless, and stay safe brother. My nephew is probably going there soon as well....

semperfiman
04-27-08, 08:44 PM
Stay safe my brother keep your dam pumpkin down and your eyes open SEMPER FI

AL49BGN
05-22-08, 01:39 PM
Be Safe Devil Dog.you All Are In Our Prayers.come Home Safe.

Eric Hood
05-23-08, 02:53 PM
Good luck and God Speed Marine.
Semper Fi,
Eric

Cpl Keller
05-23-08, 08:10 PM
Stay safe and alert brother.
Live to kick ass another day.