Being in the Military

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You know, I have been in the Army for some time now and I don't know why it surprises me each time this happens to me. But it always does. Being in the job that I am, I expect to be called up for war and not come back for like six months to a year. That is to expected. But to the field... come on. When somebody tells you a certain time that you are going to be gone, you would think that is how long you are going to be gone.

So here is what happened. Last month, I was at work when they told me that I would be leaving to the field for some NBC training the next day. I would only be out there for a three or four days. Then I would be picked up and brought back to normal work. That didn't sound so bad. I was released a little early from work that day to spend some time with the family and to pack. And that it what I did. I packed for 5 days.

Well, wouldn't you believe it. I was out in the field for about 3 weeks. And remember, I only had 5 days worth of clothes. It was pretty disgusting... but what could I do.

Yep, that is where I have been for a little while. Stuck in the field doing training. So, how is everybody elses life been doing?