I am so sorry that your brother is going to the sand box. Unfortunatly, a LOT of us are sent out of our rate to go over there. A lot volunteer too.
I know it is hard, but, you do have to be upbeat. Be patient too. I know a lot of families worry needlessly when their family members are simply too buisy to eat let alone call everyone and give updates. I know he will have a lot to do, check out of his command to "TAD/TEMU" orders, attend pre deployment briefs, possibly go to training stateside first, get all of his finances and paperwork in order, ect... there is TONS to do before a deployment. Especially one like going from Japan to the desert.
If you need anything, or have any "military" type questions feel free to ask/pm me. Also, he is at Iwakuni right? Or is he in Okinawa? I might be able to try to get in contact with him if you like. I am stationed on Atsugi. It is near Tokyo and if you want I can try to get in touch with his command.
Also, I too am interested in sending a care package to your brother too when he deploys.
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