Yes, I know I've posted a lot today but forgive me, I have my very own internet connection and I am making the most of it! I found out yesterday I am headed to Balad, after all. It's about 60 miles north of Baghdad and it's where half of my assigned unit (302nd Mobile Public Affairs Attachment) is. The other half is in Baghdad, at Camp Victory (where I thought I was going). Balad is great in that it is loaded with Morale Welfare and Recreation activities. Greg and I will be working closely with the USO while I am there but more on that later...I want to pack a punch with the announcement and want to make sure all of our ducks are in a row before I spill it...but it's SOOOO exciting for us!! Mission-wise, it will be good, too. I don't have details but there are a lot of Civil Affairs soldiers based in Balad and great opportunities for me to see firsthand some of the humanitarian work that is being done. Okay, let's get to it. Here is my address.....(wink wink)......if you mail something, like a package (wink wink) you MUST go to the post office and fill out a customs form. It's very simple and it's required! Postage rates are national so you will pay the same if you send it to California or to Iraq. For letters and/or cards, no customs form is required. Please, no porn, pork, or alcohol. Don't get me arrested. DVD's and TV Series DVD's are greatly appreciated as it gets VERY boring at night and that is what I watch on my computer as I fall asleep. Right now I am on Season 5 of Cheers. I love Cheers. Crystal Light On The Go's are AWESOME!!! And I love blow pops. Very good snacks to break up the day. That's all I can think of now. I'm sure there will be more so check back often! Thank you so much!
SSG Addie Zinone
302nd MPAD
APO AE 09391
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Hooray for your own internet connection! And Hooray for having an address, already. Keep blogging what you need, and would like. Don't forget that some of us are old and we forget! ,-) Really!
Civil Affairs soldiers... new {to me} term. Must do a Search.
Whatever your hoped for announcement is... all good wishes that it comes about.
Hugs,
Mari-Nanci
Upper NYS, US
I posted this in my blog. Hope it's ok with you. But I doubt any military who puts their blog up, is shy to have more readers. :-)
Mari-Nanci
Hi Addie, your Mom sent me here. I have trully enjoyed visiting with your Mom through cyperspace. Wanted to let you know that I trully apperciate everything that you are doing. My son is in KY right now, so far his orders are for him to leave for over there the first of Feb. God bless you.
Laura
Addie I just found you through Smilnsigh and I'm glad I did.
I'm an Air Force Wife and I want you to know that I appreciate you and thank you from the bottom of my heart for your daily sacrifices.
I've mentioned you on my blog and hopefully will send more visitors your way, I think everyone needs to be aware of what our soldiers go through over there.
Keeping you in my prayers, stay safe.
Hugs,
Sandra
Hi Addie - I found you through Sandra's blog. My son is a new member of the army and will be graduating from Basic in 2 weeks. We so appreciate our servicemen and women, thank you for the sacrifices you are making. I'll be checking back to see how you are and praying for you.
Hi Addie
That is great news you are going to Balad.
Glad to have your address as well...
Thinking of you,
Courtney A
Hello, I found you through Smilnsigh. I read through your blog and it really puts a different view on life in the war when you see it through a soldiers eyes. My niece is in the military and had to leave two small boys and a husband behind. May God bless you and keep you and your family safe until you are home again!
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