Quick update from Africa. It is hot here and getting hotter.
Hello everyone-
Quick update from Africa. It is hot here and getting hotter.
Our missions are most like the MEDEVAC duty I did in 2006. We stand alerts and are ready for anything.
Life is simple and fairly comfortable out here, as soon as you get used to be sweaty and dirty all the time. The food is not bad and most everyone is doing well working as a team.
We are moving into high stress days as we work on the plans for moving back to the previous area in which we deployed in the Pacific. Lots of work to be done, very little of it fun.
We have not received any mail yet, so if you haven't sent it, I wouldn't send it. I'll report as soon as anything arrives.
My off time is spent beating all the maintainers in ping pong and reading as much as I can. We have a small gym that is usually pretty crowded. Some people work out at night with their red head lamps which is an amusing sight.
Our chain of command up to the Admiral in charge of the Naval Air Force Reserve came out to visit a few days ago. It was good for them to see the austere conditions and learn first hand about the tough parts of the deployment.
There is a congressional delegation coming soon lead by Senator Jack Reed. I know him from my work on the Armed Services Committee. He is bringing some staff that I work with as well. They have asked to come see us since I am here so that will be an interesting day.
That's about all from here. I enjoyed the instagrams from Charles's birthday. Glad the Elliotts were able to make it to 1127 for the festivities. Hope you are all doing well.
Love Bale
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