I just wanted to say what's up and I miss my X. I saw some nissan SUV driving around the other day, it wasn't an X, but it reminded me of mine and I figured I would at least find a way to get on here and say hi. (got a lot of filters that block just about every web site, sux) BUT HA! I still get on!

I think this pic is going to be too big, sorry... I promis I won't do it again (when I get back home)

Glad you checked to let us kbow your doing good..Keep up the good work.

Here's his pic:

Great pic.

Thanks for your service.

Keep your head down and thanks for everything you do!!

Thanks for all you do. Be Safe and I hope you can come home soon. God Bless America

Oorah Sgt. Thanks for your service.

Thank you for serving our country. Be safe.

Thank you for everything you do and all the hardships you endure, come home safe.

Thanks for the service! Keep your head down!

Semper Fi !!!!

Our friends in Congress are trying to bring you home, keep your head down 'til W comes to his senses.

I never realized the camo on your uniforms looked pixilated up close like that. Cool pic! Thanks for your service!

Thank you all!

Yeah those are our "digi-cammies" The old ones are "analog"

Good luck and Godspeed!

Semper Fi Marine

Ooh-Rah Marine!

Hope you're home soon.

Thanks for serving our country. We owe you. Be safe and come back in one piece. Hope to see a picture of you in your X next time.

Until you guys make it home here is a prayer for you and all of the other brother Marines out there.
"O Lord, we have long known that prayer should include confession. Therefore on behalf of the Marines and their guests here gathered, I confess their sins: Lord, they're just not in step with today's society. They are unreasonable in clinging to old-fashioned ideas like patriotism, duty, honor and country. They hold radical ideas believing that they are their brother's keeper and responsible for the Marine on their flank. They have been seen standing when colors pass, singing the National Anthem at ball games, and drinking toasts to fallen comrades. Not only that, they have been observed standing tall; taking charge and wearing their hair unfashionably short. They have taken Teddy R's and JFK's words too seriously and are overly concerned with what they can do for their service and country instead of what the country can do for them. They take the Pledge of Allegiance to heart and believe that their oath is to be honored. Forgive them, Lord, for being stubborn men and women who hold these values as genuine. They are aware of the price for honor and with total command of their spirit, they have been willing to pay that price. After all, what more can you expect? They're Marines! O Lord our God, bless these men and women of ideals, continue to raise up in this nation strong leaders and deliver us from "me first" managers and "don't ask me" followers. Be our honored guest this day, Oh Lord, and join with us in laughter, good food, good drink, and the telling of tall tales and legends that occasionally exceed the truth. We bow our heads to those who were lost in places that had names meaningless until the mud-Marines landed, and in that mud reaffirmed the one legacy that brings all Marines together, the blood and tears shed for service and each other. Watch over and keep safe all those who wear this nation's uniform with special attention to their families and loved ones everywhere. With brandy and cigar in hand, I salute you all for through this day and all the following nights and days ahead, God bless you, God Bless this great nation and God bless the Corps. Amen

Good luck to you in the sandbox. I did two rotations in Iraq with the Army. I was in the Marines, and a vietnam combat veteran(basic rifleman) and then served 33 years as an army reservist, as a combat military police officer.
I reached my retirement during last rotation, but with the stop loss order, couldnt retire until year rotation was up.
I was in the first wave to roll into iraq, and was involved in the battle for nasariyah.
Spent another eight months with second rotation at the bagdhad airport, doing convoy escort as well as long range scouting, in support of convoy escort.
As you know, we will never complain about 100 degree temps back in the states anymore.
When you are in the ridiculous temps of 140 degrees, (and no it is not a dry heat), it cannot be described.
Thanks for your service, I know what you are going through.

Stay safe

Where out west are you right now? I will look you up next time I am in Fallujah or Ramadi. I am out there about once a month. Keep your head down!

Hey Rudy, you keep your head down too. How are the Brits treating you?

You all take care and return safe!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks a LOT..and safe home!

good luck man, thanks for your service

I must be doing pretty well becuase the General thinks I am a "top bloke." I was in the COR building in the IZ when it was bombed and it wasn't as bad as the media played it out. The boys over here are really kicking *%! and we are just waiting for the GOI to decide to start working.

Don't believe the media bc they are only interested in death which isn't the whole story here!

whats up Sgt! keep your head down
Thanks for your service, man. All you guys over there was a big reason why I joined. Thanks Sgt!

You be careful, too, Nancy, when you go!!! We miss you at CC!!!!

Thanks to ALL of you guys putting your asses on the line for us!!!!

Hey Man, God bless you!!!! Thank you for all you do. I pray for you guys nightly and that you return home safely. Meanwhile: ROCK THE CASBAH, ROCK THE CASBAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sandi

Best of luck over there and God Bless. You guys are doing a great job in a crazy part of the world.

Oorah!! THANK YOU for everything. Hope you're reunited with your X soon!

thank you for what you do, I hope you all come home safe, and soon.

Not sure if anyone has seen this or not, worth checking out.

http://www.youtube.com/v/ervaMPt4Ha0&autoplay=1

Hey sorry it has taken me so long to reply. I'm still building sand castles over here. Things are about as well as can be expected. It is really just getting hot (a crisp 123F so far), but this isn't the hot time of year yet, so I guess I have that to look forward to. Only about two months to go and back to U.S. soil I go! mmmmmm GRASS (followed closely by a little mud) Too bad I am told that we will be right back out here in Feb. hummm joy. Ahh well, doing what we do right? Thank you all for your support. I know some have their opinions on the war, hell I even have my own from time to time, but noone said anything about it... all I read was keep up the good work and thanks to us all. So thanks to YOU all 'cause even though we are fighting for them, we are doing it for you.
Here's a strange war story for you. My mother sent me some energy drinks in the mail (am I allowed to advertise here a little? if not just erase this last part I guess???) Anyway, something called Red Rain. It was a lot like Red Bull but bigger cans. So It is pretty good and I decide I am going to need to get more because a 6 pack is just not going to last right. I got online and found this company called Cott Beverage Corp. (the makers of RR) and emailed them asking if there was any website they knew of that would ship some to me if I gathered up some money. FPO address. Anyway, I got an email back from the CEO telling me that there wasn't a company that could sell it to me, but he was going to ship me some free of charge! So I'm like hell yeah free $h^! in about 3 to 4 weeks I had to go to supply to pick up some parts (so I was told) when I got there, there was a freakin full skid of drinks! Sorry... ummm pallet? 480 something six packs! (of course some managed to dissappear somewhere between the states and Fallujah, but whatever...) The thing I don't really get is, the invoice said it came from Wal-Mart so dude could have just told me to buy it from them right? Or is there some kind of buisness thing that says they can't sell food to people other than vendors or something? Well either way, I have drinks STILL! This was around two to three months ago... All of my Marines running around geekin out on RR! Good stuff right there.
Thank you all again and we'll be home soon!

I just looked that stuff up, it's Canadian. I don't think it's even sold here. stay safe though and bring home some leftovers..

Thanks for your service, stay safe and keep on fighting the good fight.

Hey bud, thanks for serving!

Have you seen the site www.anysoldier.com ? They let you request items or gear that you want donated from the states. Might be worth looking at if you ever run out of energy drinks again

Semper Fi Marine Be careful over there, especially while on patrol or convoy. I served two tours there, 03-04 and 05-07. My ex-husband was wounded by an IED in June, and is at home now, getting better everyday. Come back safely. As a former sailor, I'll say "Non Sibi Sed Patriae" and also a disabled Army veteran "Hooah"!

Keep your head down and always check your cross hairs

SEMPER FI

Thanks for all that you and the rest of your commrades are doing. Beat that was nice to see a whole skid. I read somewhere wal-mart swung a deal with the gov. to ship things over there because they already had so many routes already established. I also heard believe it or not Mars candy company had set up shipping and distubution lines on there own, no help and not even asked to by our gov. they did this help and support the military before anyone else, so in turn they won alot of shipping and candy contracts to supply the troops because they already had established lines. Because of this this they did not even need to out bid hershey on the candy contract they where basically just given the contract. For me when I look or think about the war I always say remember the big picture think how much better and safer the world will be in 10 years, you and all the troops are creating that. I have deep respect and admiration for all over there. Keep safe and keep your head down.

Well I'm back finally,
just wanted to thank you all for your support again. I just found out that I will be getting promoted to Staff Sergeant (E-6, SNCO for Marines ) So not only has the re-enlistment bug bitten me again, I seem to have developed a MOD rash due to the crazy bonus they are tricking us with lately. It looks as though I MAY be home long enough to actually work on my X and get a front and rear bumper, sliders, and of course a lift and wheels, pretty much everything 'cause I haven't been home long enough to get very far away from stock. (I got under 26k miles on my '04)
Been ripping this whole forum apart trying to decide on what products and vendors to go with, probably easier to find out what NOT to go with. Any suggestions? Money isn't really an issue right now so have fun.

Been thinking Shrock bumpers and sliders and can't decide on a lift, SAS would be cool but not sure it would be worth the money time and effort?

Thanks again

Welcome home! Thanks again for serving.

Don't forget to get a full set of skids.

Thanks for your service, keep safe and keep on fighting the good fight.