Archive for September 2006

I finally received my orders..

September 9, 2006 8:00 pm by Ray Moser.

I opened the proverbial mailbox today to find not one but two sets of orders. The first order moved me from my present reserve unit to a mobilization element.

The second set of orders were the real McCoy. These orders actually mobilized me. The orders didn’t spell out where I would go or when I would get there. Rather, they set a date for me to report locally here in Orlando. My report date is October 15th, 2006, a Monday. Then, on or before October 18th, I have to report to Fort Dix, New Jersey to begin mobilization and readiness training.

The orders also said that I would be activated for a period not to exceed 505 days unless extended or relieved earlier.

So, it’s official. The government is giving me an all-expense paid trip to Afghanistan for an entire year and then some.

I also spoke to a warrant officer who has some knowledge of things (they always seem to know which way is up and what’s on the up and up) and he gave me some information regarding the deployment, but nothing that I will share at this time since it is subject to change at a drop of the hat.

So, I have about five weeks until I have to report.

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False start, #54, 10 point penalty.. But now only a short time left now..

September 6, 2006 9:04 am by Ray Moser.

After several freebie false-starts, the Army has concluded that we will mobilize on 15OCT. What? Wait? Make that Friday the 13th of October.

First, they said it would be Monday, September 11th (doh!). Then they said September 15th, then they said September 25th.

I hope the Army Command in Afghanistan is much more organized.

Over labor day weekend, I had a going away party last Sunday (3rd of September) at my house in Oviedo. My entire family came which was a major miracle and everyone behaved themselves pretty well.

I grilled ribs, chicken and HOT Italian sausages. In addition, I cooked Adobo, a family Philipino recipe. The grande finale included home-made Pistachio Ice Cream that I made with Splenda so that my diabetic friends and family could partake.

It was nice to see everyone. It will be the last time that everyone will be assembled together for a long time.

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