Well, I arrived in-country

Well guys and gals, I arrived safely in Balad, Iraq last night. Just trying to get a handle on the job I'll be doing out here right now before the guy I'm replacing rotates stateside.

Hope this message finds everyone well and content. I will keep you all updated as I plug along out here. I'll try to check in as often as possible, check out the various posts, do my moderator duties as much as possible, and throw a pic or two your way when I get a chance. (I'll also be planning my hunts for this fall in preps for my return near the beginning of fall).

Take care everyone!

Hawk
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GPWDeer
Hawk, Stay safe. Thanks for doing what you are doing. Thank you guy you are replacing for us as well. =D> =D> =D>
We can't wait to see some pictures of what is REALLY happening over there.

GPWDeer
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Buckmaster
Thanks Hawk!!! Let us know if you need anything from us, I would be glad to help out were ever I could! :not-worthy :thumb
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proutdoors
"Buckmaster" wrote:Thanks Hawk!!! Let us know if you need anything from us, I would be glad to help out were ever I could! :not-worthy :thumb
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PRO
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good luck and keep us posted if you need anything, sounds like thing are inproving on the conforts over there some. Stay as safe as you can!
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killerbee
hey hawk glad to hear you made it safely! take care and we look forward to your updates :thumb
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MuleyMadness
Thanks for the update Hawk, glad you checked in and look forward to the future updates. God speed brother.
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waynedevore
Good to hear from You Hawk, Main thing is for You to be safe. Send pics and updates when possible. Then get home and do some hunting and enjoy the safety and the life We enjoy here because of people like You!

Thanks, Hawk and thank Your fellow troops for us, Take care!

Wayne
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Hiker
Nice to hear from you Hawk! Glad to hear you'll be back for hunting season. :thumb
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southwind
Ditto Hiker!
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ABert
Hawk, the time will pass by quickly. Before you know it you'll be going through the hassle of the WTP! Stay safe and God bless.
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Godspeed man... Thanks again... be safe and get home soon.
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Hey man how's it going over there? Haven't heard from you in a while, were thinkin about ya.

Stay low and keep your head on a swivel man.
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one hunting fool
Hawk, Thanks for the update our prayes are with you to keep you safe. I have 2 nephews over near you and my brother in law also so i know the sacrifice you make on our behave and thank you for it. wooooohaaa :thumb
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ridgetop
I also have a cousin over there. Be safe and thanks for your service and sacrifice. =D>
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MTredneck
AGC best of hopes and NEVER WEAKEN, we'll be think'n bout ya
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BOHNTR
Looking forward to seeing you back home amigo.....stay safe!
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AGCHAWK
Thanks guys! I wish I had more time/availability to jump on here and keep you all updated but things are usually pretty busy here.

I work stictly nighttime ops supporting the Joint Special Operations Air Component (Army, Air Force, and Navy). As most of ya know, I work in the Meteorology field in the Navy so I am doing aviation support for nighttime operations for gunships, helo specops, and various other missions. I'll tell ya this, it's some pretty kick-a** stuff! Sure keeps me on my toes, I'll tell ya that.

Anyway, I'll TRY to break my camera out one of these days and take a few pics. Thus far, it hasn't left my pack but I'll make sure I dust it off and send some pics your way.

Take care all and I'll be out there in the fields, treelines, canyons, and riverbottoms with ya this fall.
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