Hahn Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Well after 12mths (10mths) in Afghanistan, im finally starting the journey home tomorrow. Its been a very long and very slow year. I feel like i have missed out on a lot of stuff, especially my sons life. I got to country in November and went on R&R mid December so i could be home for the birth of my son. It was great to be there for the birth and i wouldn't change it for the world, but damn, 8 straight mths over here feels like forever. Anyways, i'm looking forward to just relaxing and then getting life back on track. Hopefully i can catch a few meets before the end of the season too. See you soon fellas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwishiwascool Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 I can't even imagine missing the first 8 months of my son's life. Welcome home. Are you back for good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyFKINPowerz Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Good to see that you are making it back in one piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 What was your job description over there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Almost everybody came home to cheating/pregnant wives and girlfriends including me. Moved my shit into my parents' basement and spent every night at the bar in an alcohol binge and got into some other shit and wanted to kill myself. The deafening silence of no jets/mortars/bombs going off every night drove me insane. Hope you're better off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hahn Posted August 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 I can't even imagine missing the first 8 months of my son's life. Welcome home. Are you back for good? It definitely sucked being away for the first 8mths, but at the same time, i would rather it be now while he wont remember any of me being gone, but at the same time it does suck to miss all his "firsts". And yes im done for good once i get back. My contract is up in March. Good to see that you are making it back in one piece. Thanks man, i appreciate it. What was your job description over there? Im a 68W (medic) with an Infantry platoon. We was supposed to have a "Land Owners" mission in Paktika or Khost but it got changed the day before we got in country and we got stuck in Kabul doing SecFor, PSD, Convoy Security, etc. All just fancy Army words for a glorified taxi all around the Kabul area. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hahn Posted August 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Almost everybody came home to cheating/pregnant wives and girlfriends including me. Moved my shit into my parents' basement and spent every night at the bar in an alcohol binge and got into some other shit and wanted to kill myself. The deafening silence of no jets/mortars/bombs going off every night drove me insane. Hope you're better off. Sounds like you had it way worse than me for sure. Despite what the news makes it out to be, its actually been really calm for the most part, at least for us anyways. Im sure some of that has to do with being in the Kabul area. We never once took contact or had to deal directly with IED's. Obviously all of us wanted to come over here and "see/do" something, but at the same time, its nice to be able to come home to my wife and son in one piece. We just feel like we didnt really get to do our jobs. Oh well. Regardless though, thanks for what you did. Fortunately for me, i have a beautiful wife and handsome son waiting to welcome me home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Welcome home and thanks for serving, I didn't serve so I feel strongly about thanking those who have. So a sincere thanks, have fun with your son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Welcome back, and thanks. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hahn Posted August 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Welcome home and thanks for serving, I didn't serve so I feel strongly about thanking those who have. So a sincere thanks, have fun with your son. Welcome back, and thanks. :thumbup: Thanks fellas, i appreciate it alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Welcome home and thanks for serving, I didn't serve so I feel strongly about thanking those who have. So a sincere thanks, have fun with your son. I cant second this enough. I dont have the mental strength to do what you guys/gals do for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledhead36 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 We all owe you a great deal of gratitude for what you have done! Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 I can't even imagine missing the first 8 months of my son's life. X1000. Thank you for your service! Welcome home and I'm glad you're safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLOWLX Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Thanks for your service And Bravery Welcome Home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnatster Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Welcome home, thanks for your service. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Good to see the time has gone by for you. Let's be sure to get a drink and introduce ourselves. Good talking to you over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POS VETT Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Thank you for your service. Come to next week CC&C and tell your stories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwishiwascool Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 It definitely sucked being away for the first 8mths, but at the same time, i would rather it be now while he wont remember any of me being gone, but at the same time it does suck to miss all his "firsts". And yes im done for good once i get back. My contract is up in March. You should get to see his first steps at least (unless you have some kind of superbaby who is walking already). I feel like they are just needy blobs the first 8 months anyway. After they start walking and talking it gets interesting. You are a better man than I for what you've done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRN96WS6 Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 Yeah being over there whether you're enlisted or a civilian blows no matter how you slice it. I got home in May and went over last April, I was a contractor though. Thanks for your service and like others have said glad you're in one piece, enjoy the time with your son/wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 Way to skip out on 1000 diaper changes. Enjoy every minute with him and your mrs (as if I or anyone else needed to tell you that.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hahn Posted August 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 Thanks again for all the support everyone, its greatly appreciated. I just made it to the airport in Kabul after a whopping 1min 51sec helo flight lol, and found out that were stuck here for 4 days. So that means i wont be making it to CC&C for a little while, but i will deff check it out when i get back. And Joe, ill have to take you up on that drink so we can actually meet. Thanks again, and ill see you guys state side in a couple weeks. And yes, i did get out of a lot of diaper changes, but im sure the wife was keeping count so i have some catch up to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 Thanks for sacrificing man. Be safe getting home to your fam. God bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 Much respect and thanks! Enjoy your new life (baby). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentStateTsi Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 Glad you are on the way home man! RC east was turning into garrison last time I was there. My daughter is due in October then I am off for another trip. FML. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macpyro2 Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 Thank for your service and sacrifice. Welcome home and time to relax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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