Brian has been in the Marine Corp since 9/15/2002, the day after he turned 18. After bootcamp, MCT training and school in 29 Palms, CA, he went to Okinawa and had been there ever since. He has extended twice in Oki. Last May he was handpicked to be a part of the Border Transition Team, an honor for 100 Marines. There are 10-ten man teams. He has been "in country" for 7 months and has another 5 to go before they return back to their respective bases. Each member of the team is getting a 15 day leave while over there. Brian is scheduled to take his leave at the end of February when he'll come home to take a much anticipated family vacation.
Prior to going to Iraq, we went 18 months without seeing him. I know its only been 7 months but its different when you know they are in danger every moment of every day.
Thanks for all the prayers. I pray for all of our military men and women and for their safety as well as for their families back at home. |