Comments on: He’s Going to Iraq

By: Bee

Bee — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 17:56:13 +0000

Of course we all need to be mindful of giving too much info; but, thank God for Larry Burton that he has accidentally created a place where people can feel connected. I simply happened onto it. Anyone facing deployment needs information–on a regular basis. I’m the mom of a soldier (my only child) waiting for his ride into Iraq as I type. I am very disappointed in the lack of communication provided by our “family readiness group” and outside of it and my son, I have no other link to what’s going on. My family has been in the dark for too long waiting for any useful info. When simple questions or comments are posed to our appropriate person, the responses seem harsh and defensive and very slow to reach us. Only thing I can conclude is that it’s because of the need for security. I have to say though that at some point someone needs to remember that we (families) are not the enemy. We are proud of our sons and daughters and our hearts ache as we wait. Thank you Mr. Burton!

By: MADDY

MADDY — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:33:42 +0000

My husband deploys to Iraq soon as well However, I am shocked and angry to see how sooo many of you fail to realize that all that information you give here is NO GOOD and does NOT help our soldiers out there! I understand you are all worried, but trust me…..worry more about how ANYONE – even our enemies-can come here and easily find this too. Don’t ever write here like just parents and wives/husbands visit! Our enemies are among us..and they are computer savvy…so please keep all your little details to a minimum….if you really care about our loved ones!

God bless our men and women—lets pray for them and help them.

Please take my advice….don’t trust here so much! This is why our country has so many problems! We say too much, we give too much info and we sure trust too much. Remember….there are no faces here. Just letters…who is behind the screen? Make sure you get support from people here…but be very careful.

Thanks Larry for an excellent blog. God bless all our soldiers!
A concerned military wife

By: Dee

Dee — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 16:41:30 +0000

This is a reply to “Bonnie”. Hi bonnie, my husband is currently in Camp Bucca. It’s probabaly one of the safer areas to be in Iraq. I know that it’s probably hard to see him go, but as long as you stay positive and have support it really does help. What gets me through is being able to talk to him every couple days. As long as i know he’s aright thats all that matters. As far as internet goes my husband has instant messenger and we talk ever couple of day. They have wireless internet,but it’s about $50 a month (which i think is crazy but worth it.) Dont worry too much about the sand they live in Pods and if he has a hard case for his laptop he’ll be good. For Food, they have a Burger King, a Pizza Hut also there is a P/X and Commisarry. When he first got there i mailed ciggarettes and stuff because the lines were so long, but he says theyre fine now. Tell hm to pack warm because its actually been cold over there lately. Anyway, I wish you your family and your son good luck and God Bless.

By: J

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 16:12:43 +0000

Please everyone who comments and posts blogs just remember to watch what you write. Everyone and anyone can get access to the internet. Remember to use good operational security. Refrain from giving any information that could be use to harm those of us here in Iraq.
No names,rank,times,locations,incidents etc…..

Thank you for all your support and your prayers

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 04:54:51 +0000

My son is leaving for Camp Bucca in the very near future. Does anyone know how things are there and what all they will have access to such as food, tobacco products, internet, ect….He is taking a laptop is there any sugestion on what he can do to keep the sand out of it somewhat? God Bless each and everyone of you…..