08/07/2009
New favorite place: the laundry room. Even though lights are out in the barracks we are allowed to skip sleep for some laundry/letters. They are working us so hard right now that there is no time in the day. Personal time is fully consumed with showering and getting gear ready for the next day.
Today we were issued body armor. Helmet, Kevlar vest, this crazy weight bearing vest that holds 2 canteens and several ammo magazines, and altogether we are dragging around an extra 40 pounds or so. Tomorrow we get up at 3:30 for a roadmarch in our new gear. Can't wait!
Also, tonight they gave us a bayonet introduction course. It would probably be a scary, if nothing else, curious sight for an outsider, so I shall tell you about it. They lined us up 2 platoons (roughly 110 guys) facing each other. They called out different moves for us to advance towards each other with as if we are enemies. Each step we take we must scream "KILL". Our drill sergeant is a TRUE killer. While instructing us on how to use the rifle butt to smash someone's groin or face, he tells us to be "Iraqi Dentists" and brags about the faces he has dismembered. This drill sergeant is the most arrogant and legit killer out there. A modern day Achilles.
Today at chow there was pumpkin pie. That was probably the highlight of today.
Nothing makes me happier than mail call. I will thank everyone individually ASAP. But for now, your encouragement means the world to me. If anyone else wants to write, I am always extremely blessed when you do.
Keep praying! Everything is going very well but of course it is still a challenge every day. Pray that phone privileges start SOON! I miss the sound of my fiance's and parents' voices.
Thanks for reading,
Tim
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