Dad's care Package

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My Dad’s care package arrived today. Because of the sandstorm all of our mail was delayed so today there was a huge pile in the mailroom. I goy some really cool stuff. Lots of food and snacks to include my favorites; pistashios, wasabi almonds,splenda, and M&Ms. I couldn’t eat it all before returnng from deployment. I shared with Mark and my staff. The folks I work with were quite excited to see the snacks we had a miniparty. Thanks Dad - everyone sends thir thanks.
I my package was a Grundig shortwave radio. I grew up watching my Dad use his Grundig. Now I have one too. I layed in my bed scouring the airwaves trying to get as many stations as possible. I found AFN (Armed Forces Radio) immediately - they brocast out of several cities in Iraq. I think we listen to Fallujah. I found a station in France, and several in the Middle East. I had a hard time discerning where they were located. I did recognize several city names, Baghdad, Basrah, Mosul (Iraq), and Aman (Jordan). I also heard some of the words we were taught prior to deploying. I am still waiting to find the Toyko Rose of the Middle East. What would we call her - Bachdad Betty, Terrorist Tracy, Insurgent Irene, or Al Asad Amy. You could go on and on. LTC C. (my boss) has a Grundig too - we have decided to have a contest to see who can pick up the farthest station from Al Asad. My goal is to get the US. It shouldn’t be too hard on a good night. Where is Kevin when you need him, he has a degree in this stuff?

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Comments

[Chris Hyde]

Joining Team Anthony
Michael, I stumbled upon your blog while doing research for a deployment of my own. I will follow your tour and comment when appropriate. BTW, I'm an Army Aviation CPT. 7 years active duty, but just joined the guard. Keep up the good work brother. Chris