Got my Deployment Warning Order today.

[Major Matt Lewis]

A Company in Theatre seems to need an MP Platoon Leader Replacement....Looks like I report to active duty on December 5th.

Wish me luck boys, too bad I can't bring my Colt .45's with me.  Now this could still be called off, but I don't think so it will.

[Daniel Nighteyes]

Vaya con Dios, Major.  We'll keep a light in the window.

[River City John]

Luck and God's watchful eye, Richard.

[Shotgun Franklin]

The real deal. I hope you kick some terrorist butt.

[Charles Isaac]

Seeing how the Army isn't equipped to knock the Marine out of anyone-Good luck MARINE!

Going to a new unit and not being with them during the deployment workup is certainly a challange, but from the way people spoke of you at the last Grand Muster, I know you'll do just fine!

.................. too bad I can't bring my Colt .45's with me.

Can't is subjective but I'm sure you'll find some good stuff over there!

[Frenchie]

I don't believe in luck, unless luck is what you have when you're prepared. So, Richard, be prepared, and keep a clear eye.

[Major Matt Lewis]

Thanks all,

I will do my best to bring my soldiers home safely with a successful mission. 

Charles,

Holy Cow, were you carrying an FN?  That AK is a bit sexy too.....

[pony express]

Best wishes to you Major Matt! Just remember, it isn't SASS, so no "stand and deliver", keep your head down!

Charles DOES like to collect cool things, I bet a guy could spend all day checking out his gun room.

[Charles Isaac]

And I'm still wanting to collect Pony Express's Colts Bisley!

The Yugo Krink belonged to one of the interpreters and you are correct, that is an FN Rifle. I really don't like the 5.56 round  and I couldn't find an M14, so I had to settle for my second favorite full auto .308 twenty-shooter. But it is a close second.

I always felt like I was starting over again every time I changed duty stations. Showing up at a new unit always entails proving yourself, doesn't it?

I can see your future Soldiers now....

"Hey, who's that old Lieutenant?" 

[Major Matt Lewis]

LOL....i never thought of that...I have earned a healthy respect for my current platoon and vice versa.  I AM leaving some good kids. 
But being an old LT does have it's advantages.  Being more mature and seasoned than a 22 year old, plus I can ruck march MOST into the dirt.....LOL

[Texas Lawdog]

Good Luck, Matt.  Take care and be safe!

[Bull Schmitt]

Good luck Major Lewis.  We will put all the GAF chaplains on extra duty until you return.

Col Bull

[Dalton Masterson]

Good luck Sir!!
DM

[Forty Rod]

I'll pass on some advice I got before I went to 'Nam the first time:

"Keep your spirits up and your ass down."

[Daniel Nighteyes]

"Keep your spirits up and your ass down."

Amen to that!

[Major Matt Lewis]

Easier said than done....one of the disadvantages of being 38 instead of 22 is that I have a much bigger ass to keep down...LOL

But, alas I will do my best.

[Jake MacReedy]

God be with you, sir!  I pray for your safe deployment and return.  Take the war to our enemies.

Jake
(22 years active duty...AF Special Operations; 15 years paramilitary work in Central & South America, Africa and the Middle East...33 months in Iraq)

[Pony Racer]

MM - be safe my friend.

I have a few coasties heading over that way as augmentee's.

Keep an eye out for them and make sure they heed their army training and ground shipmates.

We will keep a light on for you in Virginny!

PR

[Silver Creek Slim]

Be safe, pard.

Slim

[Trailrider]

Godspeed you and your troops home safe! We'll be talking to the Above Being for ya!

Your Pard,
Trailrider