I am midway to A-stan. Stopped over in Leizpeg(sp) Germany. Stopped over someplace in Canada during the middle of the night. The tiny airport could of been a set for that old TV show "WINGS ". Just an office and a coffeemaker and a few bathrooms. The flight was a commerical contracted 757 with the crew straight outta JFK. had an entire row to myself. Food was often and I ate and slept. Here in Leizpeg, watching the 9-11 memorials and reflecting on the ripple effect that day has had on where I am now. Cause and Effect...
Leaving last night from the deployment terminal was a long walk into history. 100+ soldiers and myself formed a long single line walking out to the tarmac toward the big bird. We carried our rucks and weapons and memories of moment ago goodbyes to friends and families. We were met along the way to the Big Bird by a volunteer from the USO(united services organization) who gave each of us a hug and a small US flag as we boarded the plane. I am in still in a daze about the magnitude of this undertaking and service.
The 9-11 memorials play on the tv here at the airport. soldiers are the only occupants. I got a few minutes left on the public computer to finish off this dispatch. more to come....peace.
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