Aug 01 2008
Packing Up
Mugs has been reminding me lately to start getting organized for my upcoming redeployment. I, of course, have been procrastinating. While I enjoy moving every couple of years, I detest preparing to move. When I left Virginia for the start of this deployment, I had one duffel bag a little more than half filled. At Fort Benning, Georgia, I was issued almost 3 duffel bags of gear, such as body armor, additional uniforms, sleeping bag, etc. I haven’t been too excited about returning with 4 duffel bags again. This afternoon, I went to the PX and bought a footlocker to mail some things home.
Empty Footlocker
The first items into the locker were 3 pairs of boots I was issued at Fort Benning. I’ve worn my original pair of boots for the past year and haven’t needed to use the new pairs. I don’t have to turn them in at Fort Benning when I redeploy, so I definitely don’t want to lug them around in a duffel bag.
Boots in Footlocker
After that, I added combat uniforms, PT uniforms, PT sweat suit, socks, T-Shirts, and other miscellaneous items. The footlocker filled up very quickly. I might even mail another box of additional items.
Full Footlocker
This is the last time I want to move!
This post makes it sound as if you come back thru Benning redeploying. E-mail us or call us at (xxx)xxx-xxxx if you get thru Atlanta Hartsfield Airport and need anything. The USO there is staffed by friends and we’d like to think they give the red carpet treatment to all, but let us know of any needs.
It is so good to see this day finally happenin. love ya Rusty.
Dale,
In the first 4 years of being married to Trudy we moved 5 times. Trudy just corrected me, ‘it was 6 times’. Moving restores me to my mothers earlier suggestions in life, ‘just as long as you can lift heavy boxes son…’. I’m with you, I get sea sick from the continental plates moving. I feel your pain.
peace out, Karl
Thanks, guys. I’ll believe it the day it finally happens!
Hey Dale! I am so glad you are packing up to come home. Yippeee!