Leaving home has been tough. I never thought I would return to active duty after leaving the military thirteen years ago. I realized in the last few days that no matter what age you are, no matter what you have, whom your friends or family is or what job you have....saying goodbye is never easy. So, with that we are now in Camp LeJune, North Carolina for a few days doing basic admin processing. This is basically the process to put reservists on active duty. Yes there are actually two different services, the reserve side and the active duty side. Funny thing is we don't actually "change hats" as someone might say, I'm still wearing the same uniform, hmmm..... We will be here for three to five days to process paperwork, then they will fly us to meet up with the Marines out in 29 Palms, Cali. All is well, we are all here safely after flying in two puddle jumpers to NC. These guys will be my immediate family now, we will be getting each other through some tough times ahead. A lot of the guys will end up being friends for life. With that I must unpack my seabag to find my uniform for tomorrow. Oh...Mailing address:
HM2 Rimkus, J.E.
Weapons Company, 2/24
Box 788605
29 Palms, CA. 92278
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The Journey has begun, and we are at like 364 days and counting. Time will go by fast. The last several weeks sure have.
No more laying around the fire house, its the real stuff now. Time to concentrate on bigger things. Is your head all attached and ready to go? I sure hope so! You have all your friends and family waiting for that BIG coming home party. So you hurry and get this job done so we can party.
On a more serious note...You just be safe and strong.
Love ya very much and thank you for your sacrifice. Cindy
I just want to remind you of the the great trips we took and the one ones yet to come. I know you have alot of places you want to go when you get back! We will be sure to keep in touch and take care of you as you spend your time taking care of us. Call when you can, I will be here to help you focus or take your mind off things if you need me to! We can look up vacations together online! Let me know if you need anything special sent!!!
xo
Michelle
P.S. I am here if you want to share the gruff as well, but you already knew that!!
Hi, this is Sarrie.I just wanted to say hi, I miss you, and I can't wait to hear from you.What kind of girl scout cookies should I send you?How many people will be in your platoon?
Do they all have people to write to?
From,
Sarrie
P.S.Here are the kinds of girl scout cookies that are new-Sugar free chocolate chip cookies and Lemon crem'e
So my first night was really quite hystaricle. All three of the kitties slept with me, even Ashley. In the morning Ash and Tarzan were sitting on each night stand. It was like my own little set of gargoyle kitties! Scott called to check in with me and I told him I'd stop by at some point tonight to introduce myself. I'm so glad you made it there safe, don't worry about us, things are going to be just fine now that I am done spazzing out. Miss ya already! Be safe. <3
Hi Joe,
Glad to hear you got there safely. Let me know what you need. Thanks for the address! I love you and am thinking of you every day.
Miss you already,
Ruta
ps--that is an adorable post from Sarrie. How sweet!
Come back to us safe!
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