Thanks all.
I'm probably in more danger of over-eating than an enemy attack. Chow is plentiful, though not particularly good, and the chow hall is open 24-7. (Bvt Col and Maj Matt Lewis - take note so you don't have to do extra PT when you deploy)
We spent most of the day unloading several pallets of equipment and getting them moved into our temporary headquarters. It was the usual stand around and wait, followed by some mad excitement when the pallets arrived.
As usual Operation SNAFU is in full effect. Some vital equipment didn't make it and we're having to have replacements sent out from other locations. This will delay the beginning of our actual mission by a day or two - unfortunately, we are operating in a very short window of opportunity so the time delay could become a critical factor.
We are lodged in a large tent - about 23 bunk beds - regardless of rank (my Bvt Brig Gen status carries no weight with the billeting personnel
) so it is quite cozy. Reminds me of my time as an enlisted Marines in the old days - a huge squadbay full of bunks, noise, smells, etc. Some of you know what I mean.
That said, it is still HOT during the day and very warm at night! Other than work there is not much else to do. I brought several paperbacks to read and my DVD player with DVDs to watch (the complete Deadwood series which I've not seen - but heard plenty about). I look forward to returning home in about 3 weeks - hopefully in time for Thanksgiving.
US Scout
Bvt Brig Gen, GAF