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News from Iraq April 3, 2010
I am sorry I have not written much lately or been on the chat board but the past 11 days I have placed a lot of focus on my wife. She had to undergo gastric bypass surgery, more for health then by choice. I can tell you that it has not been easy for her [...] […]
Never Forget March 29, 2010
We have lost one of our brothers in the Brigade, it is important that we never forget the ultimate sacrifice this soldier and his family have made. 2nd Brigade Soldier killed in Iraq FORT DRUM, NY – A 2nd Brigade Combat Team Soldier was killed Thursday, March 18 when enemy forces attacked his unit with rocket-propelled grenade [...] […]
Sand Storm January 15, 2010
Hey all, sorry I have not written anything in a while we have been pretty busy. As always the days just seem to run together and you just try and keep your mind away from thoughts of home. The insurgents still hit us every once in awhile but they are never very effective, our batallion [...] […]
A photo from Christmas day in Iraq. December 28, 2009
An Iraqi shop owner actually got into the Christmas spirit… That is the biggest Santa I have ever seen! […]
Memories of Desert Storm 1991 December 28, 2009
I saw this M109 Artillery Howitzer today and had to take a picture. When I was here way back in 1991, these were the guns that my old unit the 3/20th F.A. used against the Iraqi Tanks.. quite effectively I may say from personal experience. It was kind of strange for me to see her [...] […]
Tourists at Saddams Palace December 28, 2009
This is a quick video from when I first arrived in Iraq, we were at Camp Liberty waiting for our trip to my current home here at Firebase Hammer, I sure miss the easygoing days back at Camp Liberty, But anyway the palace in the background was one of Saddams hangouts before we moved in..This [...] […]
Here without you, Made this for you Carolyn. December 22, 2009
I made this video mostly for my family, Kind of obvious that I have been a little homesick, well anyway here it is… […]
Mans Best Friend December 20, 2009
This video proves that dog is mans best friend, soldier comes home to happy dog. […]
US Military Tribute December 20, 2009
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2nd BCT, 10th Mountain Division Soldiers Search for Possible Mortar Site December 16, 2009
Soldiers of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, walk through a local farm in search of a possible mortar impact site at Forward Operating Base Carver, Baghdad, Iraq. […]

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carolyn rose wrote a new blog post: Bay and Mike 3 months ago · View

I havent heard from Mike since yesterday but will keep you updated.

Bayleigh is going on her big trip to NYC on the 12th. If anyone wants to help aid the event, let me know. I paid the trip off but now she needs spending money. Thank you Uncle Ritchie!
carolyn rose wrote a new blog post: To Family 3 months ago · View

I wanted to let you know that we heard today that the soldiers will not be returning earlier. Of course this is all subject to change as we all know. Not sure how this is going to work out with our move over the summer. Will keep you updated as i hear things.
carolyn rose wrote a new blog post: 5 weeks tomorrow 3 months ago · View

Well tomorrow is my 5 week out date. Things are getting better day by day. Eating still sucks more than you will ever know and i hate even thinking about it. I finally found a way to drink water so i hope to start getting more water in me. I like it best when it [...]
carolyn rose wrote a new blog post: ONE MONTH 3 months, 1 week ago · View

I MADE IT I MADE IT! I didn’t die! WOOHOO! Today is my one month post op. The past month has been a roller coaster let me tell you! The food thing is getting easier but it is still very frustrating! I went from 270 to 243 as of today so i will take that [...]
carolyn rose wrote a new blog post: Almost one month 3 months, 1 week ago · View

Hi all! Sorry it has been so long since i posted. As most know, Mike is home on R&R and we have been enjoying our week together. Over the weekend we took a mini vacation to Lake George, NY. Boy eating out sucks! Lets see on the way there i stopped at Applebees. I had [...]
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my sister is boring
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My favorite movie is star wars,I really like the clone wars.
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carolyn rose wrote a new blog post: Day 17 3 months, 3 weeks ago · View

Well today was my first doctors appointment. Doc said everything seemed to be fine and that i lost 18 lbs. He said to start introducing other foods along with the protein drinks. I told him i was craving salt so he told me to drink pickle juice. YUCK! I would rather have a french fry! [...]
carolyn rose wrote a new blog post: Day 16 3 months, 3 weeks ago · View

Well i had my first experience with the lovely “dumping” syndrome. Oh i thought i was going to die. I made myself get sick and then it was over thank god. BAD STUFF! I am not sure what happened but it wont happen again!