So i was flying around the last couple days and I dont know if i think I am tougher then i really am or just stupid, but ALWAYS pack your jacket when flying around Iraq at night in a helicopter! yeah that was me last night, with out a jacket, or a neck warmer, flying around from base to base freezing my you know what off with each beat of the chopper blade! This was the 2nd most coldest i have ever been in my life. the first was in Korea during an all night TAC (tactical alternate command center) in the middle of a valley next to the DMZ. I couldn't feel my feet below the knees or my arms below the elbow the entire night. so note to self: bundle up retard!
But on the plus side i got to see a lot of old army buddies flying around bc the military really is a small world. I long for the hot 110+ degree weather in the summer and will prob long for the cold winter when that time comes.
I know dad, I know... and yes i would like some cheese with that wine... or may you should call the wahh-ambulince... ha ha
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HOW COOOOOOOL IS THAT!! Flying around in a chopper! OK OK -- a little too cool. You forgot to list the time you were frozen solid as a Fat Cubscout in Chicago....
My Battalion Sergeant Major (Ken Kapper) in Desert Strom learned the same lesson you did....it gets colder than the nuts on a Norwegian plow in the desert especially when the wind blows. He packed light, a tough guy, bullet proof, and he'd never admit it but the man was suffering...the kind you don't forget...I know, I've been there too - not fun, I've felt your pain - take your snivel gear next time.
Virgil Christensen sent us this note you need to read...
Dear Adair's What a letter from your son in Iraq. What a brave soul he is to be serving our country in a foreign land. I can't imagine his loneliness for family at this time of year. Nor can I imagine his parents concern and love for him serving so far away in such cold and dreary world. I would be weary with worry and troubled for his safety
and peace. You are as brave as he to let him go. You guys have known this kind of work throughout your life so maybe it comes a little more easier but I am sorry for him. I tried to remember the time I was sooooo cold and it was when I was hunting ducks when I was young. I remember my hands so cold that I couldn't even pull the trigger on my shot gun.
However it was just an hour or so and I was in front of a warm stove.
How could he stand being in the cold so long and all day. He probably doesn't have very warm or comfortable area even when he isn't on patrol.
What a sacrifice our young soldiers make for us, and US. I was happy to hear that there are good people here that send cards and treats to them so they can realize that there good people who do appreciate their sacrifice. I am sorry that he has to be gone during Christmas time when family is so important. Will you tell him I appreciate his efforts and hope he is safe and warm. I pray that the Lord will protect him and bring him home safely. Virgil ____________________________________________________________
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