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May 14, 2008, 11:12 AM
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He won't be going to Iraq. He's going to Yemen - I think that's good. It's not really safe, (they've had some trouble) but it certainly isn't as dangerous as Iraq or Afghanistan. He told me not to worry because he's actually excited about going.
He trained with the Navy Seals in Pensacola and did really well, but he kept drowning - they had to keep reviving him.  He's a strong swimmer, but only in pools - not raging seas. He was allowed to stay in the Air Program because he never gave up, even after drowning. He transferred to the Air Electronics Program in Washington.The kid has always had incredible coordination and stamina. He scored "expert" on M9 and M16 guns (above sharp-shooter). He'll be working in Auxiliary Special Forces, so he'll only have to go on patrols occasionally. I think it's strange they are still using the M16. Isn't that the gun that kept overheating and jamming during Viet Nam?  He leaves next week. |
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May 14, 2008, 11:31 AM
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He's going to Yemen - I think that's good. That is good news. I'm happy for you. 
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May 14, 2008, 05:37 PM
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Thank you, ((S.E))
He says the SWAT training is "kick *****." I may be a little selfish, but I feel like my prayers have been answered. I don't know anyone in Yemen, and the chances of him having to shoot anyone are very slim. 
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May 14, 2008, 05:49 PM
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That's great!
gg
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May 14, 2008, 05:55 PM
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I may be a little selfish, but I feel like my prayers have been answered. If it were me in your shoes I'm sure I'd be praying every bit as hard. May he continue to be safe.
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May 14, 2008, 07:27 PM
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Thanks GG and SE. I also truly appreciate those of you who have joined me in prayers for my son.
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May 14, 2008, 07:29 PM
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(((kathyM))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
You are so blessed I am so happy for both of you muffy |
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May 14, 2008, 08:50 PM
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Army came out with the M-16A2 version, which fixed the M-16's ammunition problems, added a chrome-lined barrel and chamber, reconfigured the magazine to increase its capacity, and permanently configured the rifle for safe, semi-automatic and burst modes.
What about the XM 8 maybe?
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May 14, 2008, 10:11 PM
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Wow...that's so good!
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