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So the journey that began on February 7th starts its next chapter.

Tomorrow I fly out of the United States to help fight a war using the written and spoken word. I think bullets work better but hey who am I to judge.

Let's recap the last six weeks shall we:

Arrive at Fort Dix...no one knows where the Navy goes.

We are yelled at by a cranky Army Seargeant so tells us the living on this base will resemble something out of boot camp. It isnt really...we just arent allowed to leave and we cant wear civilian clothes.

We get issued all kinds of gear and enough body armor to make me feel 80 pounds heavier.

Classes begin on everything from land navigation to shooting an M-16.

The class on Land Navigation is especially fun as none of us have ever done this type of thing. The Navy in our class were very helpful and got us through it with minimal damage. Without them I think we would should be wondering through the Pine Barrens of New Jersey looking for our next marker.

Our schedule was very loose with classes changing at the drop of a hat...things being added others taken away. Where everyone that went to Fort Jackson is done and over in the sand box, we are still here.

We are finally allowed off the base and I am able to see my New Jersey family...I miss them.

Now we are done...we are validated...and tomorrow we fly out. The next part of all this is up...the Big Show if you will.

Do me a favor and pray for my small media group. We are heading in!
I will miss my kids the most...I always do.
Stay tuned...I bet the best entries are still to come.

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