Slow Day

Yes that is what today is, a slow day. I am currently on hour number 10 1/2, but come on. My 12 hour days usually don't feel this long. I am bored out of my mind. I have had plenty of people come by needing a weapon but still.

Also, the threat level is really high here in Kuwait now. MP's (military police) have arrested a few Kuwaiti military personnel. They are currently under investigation. I do not know the whole story, but I do know that they were planning an attack on a U.S. Camp. It's sad, because ever since 1991 (Desert Storm), they have wanted us here. All I know is now when we go off camp we have to have our body armor on and our kevalar within reach.

I can't wait, I currently have only 79 days (11 weeks) until I am home for R & R. I know I have only been in this country for a little over 3 months, but I still feel like it has been longer. By the time I do go on R & R, I will have had my boots on ground for 6 months. Now that is too long.

A buddy of mine once told me "Dennis, do not take life for granted, it can come and go in a blink of an eye". I know these words to be true, because before my friend could blink, he was gunned down by a sniper in Northern Iraqi. Please everyone, take care of yourself and remember to spend as much time with your family as long as you can.

SPC Dennis Tager

IN MEMORY OF SSG JAMES HEDDELBURG

18 FEB 80 - 06 JAN 05