STORM2K

Posted: **Fri Aug 12, 2005 9:30 pm**

Just to let you guys know, I will be deployed in the desert for 4 months... I don't know if I'll be able to access this webpage on a .mil computer from over in the desert. I've tried here in Charleston and it didn't work. I do have someone lined up for emails.... that way I can still keep in touch with you guys.

As of right now, it doesn't look like I'll be in a danger zone, however, its not guaranteed that I'll stay out of the hostile zones.... we will be loading the planes for the hostile zones and depending on my job over there, I may be asked to assist the flight crew in the other zones around the desert. Keep your fingers crossed that I'll stay in one place during the activation period.

I leave 25 Aug... you should be able to do the math on when I'll approx return.

Shannon

34th Aerial Port Squadron
440th Airlift Wing GMIAP-ARS, WI

Posted: **Fri Aug 12, 2005 9:33 pm**

Good luck and God Speed, Shannon :wink:

Thank you and God Bless America :wink:

Posted: **Fri Aug 12, 2005 10:21 pm**

Take care Pojo. We'll miss you lots and a big THANK YOU for protecting our freedom.

Posted: **Fri Aug 12, 2005 10:24 pm**

Best of luck, and I can't even express how much I appriciate that you're serving for our country.

Posted: **Fri Aug 12, 2005 10:29 pm**

God bless you and keep you safe, Shannon. Hugs and a proud, gung-ho salute to you!

Posted: **Sat Aug 13, 2005 6:28 am**

God Bless

Posted: **Sat Aug 13, 2005 6:55 am**

CajunMama wrote:Take care Pojo. We'll miss you lots and a big THANK YOU for protecting our freedom.

DITTO from Arizona Pojo, take care and kick some booty over there 8-)

Dennis

Posted: **Sat Aug 13, 2005 7:41 am**

We never ever stop learning in our lives. This will be both a serious resonsponsibility and a rich learning experience for you.

You will never look at this country the same again when you return.

Take care and be safe. And remember, in the most difficult of situations, sometimes humor can get you through, sometimes thoughts of family and friends can get you through, and sometimes it is as simply as looking up and seeing the same sky, the same stars as the rest of us!

Steve

Posted: **Sat Aug 13, 2005 8:01 am**

Shannon stay safe and come back soon. I will miss your posts.

Posted: **Sat Aug 13, 2005 9:51 am**

Shannon - you and your fellow troops have all of my prayers and thanks for the job that you are/will be doing. I do hope for a Christmas homecoming for you!!

Posted: **Sat Aug 13, 2005 10:38 am**

I'll be sending positive thoughts for protection and strength for you daily, Shannon. Thank you so much for your dedication.

Posted: **Sat Aug 13, 2005 11:12 am**

Take care and God Bless.

Posted: **Sat Aug 13, 2005 12:28 pm**

Please be safe

Posted: **Sat Aug 13, 2005 12:41 pm**

Prayers going out that you will be protected and safe while you are over there. May angles be on your shoulders to protect and prevent harm to you.

Posted: **Sat Aug 13, 2005 2:04 pm**

God Bless you and THANK YOU. If you can get an address back to the forum once you are settled, I would like to send you a care package as a token of my appreciation and support.

I bet lots of other Storm2kers would like to do the same.

Take care, and be blessed,
Windsong

Posted: **Sat Aug 13, 2005 6:01 pm**

FYI... here is an address for you

SrA Smith Shannon
8 EAMS/TROL
APO AE 09309

I don't know if TROL is right (this is the position I have now), however, once I get over there, I'll pass along the changes. I'm not sure if I'll be in the position I currently hold right now... I go where the need is.

Please take into consideration, mail/packages take approx 2 weeks for delivery. To ensure I get the packages/mail please try to send before Dec 1st... This is to make sure I get it before I leave to come home.

Email is the best option.
shannon.smith@generalmitchell.af.mil

Thank you for your support... this means a lot. From a soldiers' eyes receiving care packages in the mail is like christmas or finding that elusive pot of gold. We understand what times our live over yonder, yet we still want to keep in touch with our homeland, and our loved communities

Posted: **Sat Aug 13, 2005 6:12 pm**

Stephanie wrote:Shannon - you and your fellow troops have all of my prayers and thanks for the job that you are/will be doing. I do hope for a Christmas homecoming for you!!

you have done your math.... that would be the best christmas present for my family... for me to come back to Charleston unharmed.

Posted: **Sat Aug 13, 2005 8:31 pm**

Got 'yer butt covered on the care package, Shannon!

God Bless, and, do take care, now, would 'ya??? :wink:

Posted: **Sat Aug 13, 2005 8:35 pm**

I will be sending you some things too. just let me know what you would like.

Posted: **Sat Aug 13, 2005 8:40 pm**

Shannon,

The VERY best to you and your troop comrades and prayers and thoughts continue, Wxbuddy!!

Thank you to ALL that you do for us in the name of Freedom!!

Eric

STORM2K

Pojo leaving for desert deployment....

Pojo leaving for desert deployment....