Here we go again…
DoD Announces Force Adjustments
The Department of Defense announced today the alert of replacement forces scheduled to deploy in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The announcement involves three brigades from the Army National Guard consisting of approximately 8,000 personnel.
These brigades will have a security force mission and be assigned tasks which will assure freedom of movement and continuity of operations in the country. Those tasks will include base defense and route security in Iraq and Kuwait.
These units are currently scheduled to begin deployment in the summer of 2009. They are receiving alert orders now in order to provide them the maximum time to complete their preparations. It also provides a greater measure of predictability for family members and flexibility for employers to plan for military service of their employees.
Specific units alerted are:
32nd Brigade Combat Team, Wisconsin National Guard
41st Brigade Combat Team, Oregon National Guard
155th Brigade Combat Team, Mississippi National Guard
Unit deployments reflect the continued commitment of the United States to the security of the Iraqi people. The Department recognizes the continued sacrifices of these units and their family members.
DoD will continue to announce major unit deployments as they are identified and those units are alerted. For information on the units announced today or other units involved in this rotation, please contact Mississippi National Guard Public Affairs at (601) 313-6271, Oregon National Guard Public Affairs at (503) 584-3886 or Wisconsin National Guard Public Affairs at (608) 242-3050.
Happy Veterans Day
Today is Veteran’s Day. I’d like to think everyone will take a moment publicly or privately to thank those that have served to protect their freedoms. I’d like to think that people could support the Troops without mentioning politics today. I’d like to think there would be no War Protests today. I’d like to think stores won’t take advantage of the “Holiday” and try and draw folks into shopping with super deals. Unfortunately I’m sure I’ll be disappointed.
If you haven’t already seen it, take 11 minutes to watch the following Veteran’s Tribute, I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.
I’ll be taking a moment to salute my fellow Veterans, and those that have passed before us. Please do the same.
Happy 232nd Birthday US Marine Corp!
Bob Parson, the CEO & Founder of GoDaddy.com has put together another tribute for the United States Marine Corps Birthday.
You should check it out.
While I rib on my buddies in the Marines, they are just as important as the Army 
Semper Fi David, Joe, and Marines Everywhere!
Random Things Going Through My Mind…
Filed under: General, In the News, Military, Scouts, Web Development
- Why are we still calling Pakistan a key Ally? It just doesn’t seem right based on current details coming out of Pakistan.
- Will I ever start working on CSPCorner.org? I’ve been wanting to start a resource for CSP Collectors that has the potential to be just as good as The Internet Guide or OA Insignia. I think I’m hoping someone beats me to it, unfortunately I believe all of the sites that started showing potential have since been abandoned.
- I passed the State Social Work exam for my Certification on Friday, now I have to study for and pass the National exam. I’m nervous.
- Should I get a personal trainer to help motivate my change in lifestyle? I keep telling myself I need to get in better shape and I keep having the military tell me I need to get in better shape, but I procrastinate. Maybe I’ll see where I am in December.
- I wanted to buy a couch this weekend, but I refuse to shop during a Veteran’s Day Sale.