11/30/2007 - Getting Traction
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November 30, 2007
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. In briefed by the Wing Commander today - General Burton Field. I was more impressed by this man than any Air Force officer I have experie...
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Friday, November 30, 2007
Thursday, November 29, 2007
11/29/2007 - Settling In
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November 29, 2007
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We begin flying our local orientation sorties next week in preparation for combat sorties beginning December 10. Today was spent in - - you...
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Wednesday, November 28, 2007
11/28/2007 - First crossfit workout at Balad
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November 28, 2007
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I hope these pictures do more than entertain. Get inspired and take some action. These three youngsters certainly inspired me when all o...
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11/28/2007 Inside the C130
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November 28, 2007
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Were required to "don" the body armor and helmets as we approach the Balad airspace!
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11/28/2007 - The Longest Day!
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November 28, 2007
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Al Udeid's reputation for efficient in-processing is shattered at 0015 - - we get in line to be issued our body armor, and combat helmet...
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11/27/2007 Al Udeid, Qatar
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November 28, 2007
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I recommend googling Al Udeid if you are not familiar - quite a place. We arrive before sunrise and enjoy relatively efficient in-processin...
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11/26/2007 - Eastward Ho!
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November 28, 2007
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I could give a commentary of the comfortableness of a 757 coach seat - but I will save that for another time. The first leg to Gander has m...
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11/25/2007 Okay - this time the journey actually begins!
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November 28, 2007
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Arrive at Denver International at 0430 - thank you Stephanie for driving me that early! Depart on Delta to Atlanta at 0630. My "home...
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11/24/2007 The Deployment begins... almost
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November 28, 2007
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You have to realize that the military has some efficiencies. As fighter pilots we have perfected the ultimate model of efficiency in what I...
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11/23/2007 Friday Preparation
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November 28, 2007
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After a great morning in Grand Lake - see attached photo of my beautiful wife on our dock - its time to head home and complete the packing p...
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11/22/2007 Thanksgiving - - the BLOG begins!
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November 28, 2007
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This BLOG is going be a lot of fun. Primarily a means for my dedicated followers of Fighter Pilot Fitness , but also a neat journaling tool...
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