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DCgator · 20 July 2011, 01:29 PM

In your honor I will wear my GMT Coke to work tomorrow. I was in Kabul in '09. When outside the wire or travelling to/from other parts I wore my Suunto or Casio PF. When ordered back to the embassy I wore my SMP GMT, Aquatimer, or DJ. Yes, a Rolex could be shipped to your APO/DPO but I don't recommend it unless you really want one that bad. But yeah, reward yourself a SD, definitely. But do so after you return CONUS.

Keep well S52.

/JD

EDT3 · 20 July 2011, 01:31 PM

Stay safe and thank you for your service.

jefstathiou · 20 July 2011, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nimrod

With all due respect, Sir, there is absolutely nothing whatsoever "pointless" about your post. ANYTHING from a soldier, sailor or airman serving our country from a far and distant land is extremely relevant - certainly to me!

I want to hear about you Jonesing for a beer, missing your Pepsi or anything else you want to share. I sit here in my air conditioned house, wearing my Daytona, sipping a Bombay Sapphire on-the-rocks because people like you make the sacrifices necessary to allow me to do so. Godspeed to you, Sir. And I would be privileged to buy you a beer or four upon your safe return from The Sandbox.

By the way, lest you do not hear it enough from folks back home, THANK YOU!!!

Well said, Nimrod! S52, I will keep you and your troops in my prayers. Thank you for the sacrifices you have made on behalf of our nation. Ware grateful and proud of your service. Godspeed!

rabbithole88 · 20 July 2011, 04:03 PM

Thanks for serving!

Runnin' Rebel · 20 July 2011, 04:14 PM

My Nephew is over there with you, tell him I said HI !!!

expensivetaste · 20 July 2011, 04:15 PM

Hey bud don't be too sad, I did Iraq in '06 with a red sub and lost it in a IED blast, and due to unfortunate events since I haven't been able to replace it! Thanks for serving, and just know your watch is home safe!

dalip · 20 July 2011, 05:02 PM

It's good to hear that TRF is keeping you company out there and offers you a useful distraction. Stay safe - all those things you miss are waiting for you at home - and they will taste so much sweeter because of your honour and service.

tomallen · 20 July 2011, 05:36 PM

Thank you for you service, you guys are doing a great job. Check the PX catalog it used to have the GMT listed for purchase out side the U.S. only and quite reasonable compared to retail.

bayerische · 20 July 2011, 05:49 PM

Be safe over there, and enjoy your pepsi, and family when you get back!

blackout · 20 July 2011, 06:52 PM

Your 1st pump huh!? You should have taken with you. If your in the Chairforce Im sure it would have been safe... Well... Depends on your MOS... Ive met a couple of PJ's wearing their subs and SD's. Ive seen guys on the "teams" sporting theirs. Kinda nice seeing someone blast a AT4 with a Rollie on!

petesjag · 20 July 2011, 06:54 PM

nothing like knowing that nice things await your return..Family and friends top the list ...
pete

xjeeunitx · 20 July 2011, 09:20 PM

I'm currently stationed in Korea and I am definitely grateful for your service. I deployed to Iraq back in 2007 through 2009 and it seems like we all take turns nowadays. You're there now, I'll be there later. It's one of the jobs where we actually makes the difference. I'll drink a beer for you when I take off my uniform tonight! Come back safe bro.

S52 · 21 July 2011, 01:22 AM

Thank you all for the kind words and support! I am completely humbled by the response this received!!!

As for the near beer, I learned my lesson a couple of nights ago, that N/A Becks is no good

I think I will treat my self to a nice SD, but I will try and be patient and wait until I am home to pursue that dream

I would like to say it is my honor to serve here for our great country, and as rough as it is to be away from everything and everyone, I am surrounded by some of the best friends and people I have ever met, and am proud to have been a part of it all.

In case any of you are curious of what its like over here, I've got some recent photographs I have taken of my adventure.

The first shot is of my accommodations here...

The rest of the shots were taken from my "office seat" aboard the four fans of freedom while exploring this country "outside the wire"

I hope you all enjoy them.

dooder202 · 21 July 2011, 01:31 AM

Respect you tremendously for serving our country. Stay safe and sound and return home soon. It will be even a better feeling that you left the pepsi home since you'll miss it that much more!

Jagatai · 21 July 2011, 01:34 AM

Your GMT will be waiting for you. As with your family, GF and everyone else! Thank you for all you do for us!

HongNinja · 21 July 2011, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackout

Your 1st pump huh!? You should have taken with you. If your in the Chairforce Im sure it would have been safe... Well... Depends on your MOS... Ive met a couple of PJ's wearing their subs and SD's. Ive seen guys on the "teams" sporting theirs. Kinda nice seeing someone blast a AT4 with a Rollie on!

Oooooorah!!

Casey VP-26 · 21 July 2011, 08:59 PM

Thank you for serving.

Iron Dealer 1 · 22 July 2011, 01:30 AM

Stay safe...The family, GMT, and multiple brews will be here when you get home!
Thanks for your service!
Godspeed!

20 July 2011, 01:29 PM	#31
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	hell yes, get a SD! In your honor I will wear my GMT Coke to work tomorrow. I was in Kabul in '09. When outside the wire or travelling to/from other parts I wore my Suunto or Casio PF. When ordered back to the embassy I wore my SMP GMT, Aquatimer, or DJ. Yes, a Rolex could be shipped to your APO/DPO but I don't recommend it unless you really want one that bad. But yeah, reward yourself a SD, definitely. But do so after you return CONUS. Keep well S52. /JD

20 July 2011, 04:14 PM	#35
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	My Nephew is over there with you, tell him I said HI !!! __________________ ♛

20 July 2011, 05:02 PM	#37
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	It's good to hear that TRF is keeping you company out there and offers you a useful distraction. Stay safe - all those things you miss are waiting for you at home - and they will taste so much sweeter because of your honour and service. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

20 July 2011, 05:36 PM	#38
tomallen 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Tom Location: Connecticut Watch: Rolex SubC,GMTIIC Posts: 966	Thank you for you service, you guys are doing a great job. Check the PX catalog it used to have the GMT listed for purchase out side the U.S. only and quite reasonable compared to retail. __________________ Unless you are the lead dog the scenery never changes

20 July 2011, 05:49 PM	#39
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Be safe over there, and enjoy your pepsi, and family when you get back! __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

20 July 2011, 01:31 PM	#32
EDT3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: AZ Watch: GMT II Coke Posts: 132	Stay safe and thank you for your service.

20 July 2011, 04:03 PM	#34
rabbithole88 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: SF & HK Watch: Submariner 116610v Posts: 258	Thanks for serving!

20 July 2011, 04:15 PM	#36
expensivetaste 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Elijah Location: Midwest Watch: 124060 Posts: 216	Hey bud don't be too sad, I did Iraq in '06 with a red sub and lost it in a IED blast, and due to unfortunate events since I haven't been able to replace it! Thanks for serving, and just know your watch is home safe!

20 July 2011, 06:52 PM	#40
blackout "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Everywhere Watch: SubC LN & LV Posts: 743	Your 1st pump huh!? You should have taken with you. If your in the Chairforce Im sure it would have been safe... Well... Depends on your MOS... Ive met a couple of PJ's wearing their subs and SD's. Ive seen guys on the "teams" sporting theirs. Kinda nice seeing someone blast a AT4 with a Rollie on!

20 July 2011, 06:54 PM	#41
petesjag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: netherlands Posts: 2,177	nothing like knowing that nice things await your return..Family and friends top the list ... pete

20 July 2011, 09:20 PM	#42
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,529	I'm currently stationed in Korea and I am definitely grateful for your service. I deployed to Iraq back in 2007 through 2009 and it seems like we all take turns nowadays. You're there now, I'll be there later. It's one of the jobs where we actually makes the difference. I'll drink a beer for you when I take off my uniform tonight! Come back safe bro.

21 July 2011, 01:22 AM	#43
S52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL230 Watch: me fly-by Posts: 789	Thank you all for the kind words and support! I am completely humbled by the response this received!!! As for the near beer, I learned my lesson a couple of nights ago, that N/A Becks is no good I think I will treat my self to a nice SD, but I will try and be patient and wait until I am home to pursue that dream I would like to say it is my honor to serve here for our great country, and as rough as it is to be away from everything and everyone, I am surrounded by some of the best friends and people I have ever met, and am proud to have been a part of it all. In case any of you are curious of what its like over here, I've got some recent photographs I have taken of my adventure. The first shot is of my accommodations here... The rest of the shots were taken from my "office seat" aboard the four fans of freedom while exploring this country "outside the wire" I hope you all enjoy them.

21 July 2011, 01:31 AM	#44
dooder202 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Eric Location: US Watch: DateJust Posts: 1,468	Respect you tremendously for serving our country. Stay safe and sound and return home soon. It will be even a better feeling that you left the pepsi home since you'll miss it that much more!

21 July 2011, 01:34 AM	#45
Jagatai "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Philip Location: NY Posts: 851	Your GMT will be waiting for you. As with your family, GF and everyone else! Thank you for all you do for us!

21 July 2011, 08:59 PM	#47
Casey VP-26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,721	Thank you for serving.

22 July 2011, 01:30 AM	#48
Iron Dealer 1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Red Bank Watch: 1977 M1680 SSSD Posts: 353	Stay safe...The family, GMT, and multiple brews will be here when you get home! Thanks for your service! Godspeed! __________________ IRON DEALER 1 M16613 TT BLK SUB , M1680 SS SUB M1675 TT BLK GMT GO ARMY! BEAT NAVY!

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