This starts my journey to Afghanistan. Finally released from the RTI, although not on paper yet. I am in a 15 passenger van heading south on 35 to San Antonio. I have met a few old friends so far this morning. One former scout who is now the Lt over the security forces and another Scout now a recruiter who is going on the trip with us. He told me he is up for a deployment and is not looking to deploy with a BCT (brigade combat team). I would have to agree because deploying with 3000 other soldiers can really make you feel like cattle. Lost in the pasture, loss of control over your present and future. Just get in line with everyone else. This mission is a max of 66 soldiers which makes it feel more like a family. The line up so far looks good. Some old I troop friends will be joining us and as usual I will be tagging along with Maj Jason.
As it looks now I am slotted to be the Large animal specialist. Maj Jason is trying to steal me away to the Operations side but we will see how it goes.
On the list for this weekend is briefings, meet and greet and a 4 mile ruck march ( just an army term for walking with a 35lb backpack)
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