so not good news.
@&*^$%#
*ahem*
so. army guy was scheduled to get home between Feb 28th and March 3rd. one year from the time he left, right? good. great. fantastic.
except that's not what's going to happen.
their homecoming's been pushed 90 days. give 'er take.
army guy wrote me last night, giving me the number of his friend's wife to call and get the goods. i just spoke to her this morning and the final word from her husband was...
"plan on june 11th. give or take 30 days."
*sigh*
this sucks. not even for me so much as it does for him. all of them. apparently they had guys getting home yesterday that now, because of the push, are having to turn around and go back tomorrow.
@^$#&%^$%@$#!!!
this sucks.
i am so not pleased.
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defenseLink article about the extension...
DoD Announces Afghanistan Force Adjustment
The Department of Defense announced today Secretary of Defense Robert Gates approved a request from commanders to extend for up to 120 additional days 3,200 soldiers of the 3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division currently operating in Afghanistan. This extension will provide military capability for NATO to maintain the initiative and build upon the success achieved in promoting stability and security, while denying safe haven for the Taliban.
Force levels in Afghanistan continue to be conditions-based and will be determined in consultation with the Afghan government and NATO. The United States remains committed to leading the counter-terrorism operations in Afghanistan, training and equipping the Afghan national security forces and assisting with reconstruction.
The United States continues to be NATO-International Security Assistance Force’s largest troop contributor. This request for forces by U.S. commanders as part of NATO’s forces in Afghanistan was endorsed by the Supreme Allied Commander Europe as a commitment to the NATO-ISAF mission in Afghanistan as NATO continues to identify capabilities needed to meet enduring requirements.
The Secretary and department recognize the additional sacrifice and continued contributions of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team and their family members. Army leadership is diligently working with service members and their families to provide support and resources to meet their needs.
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suck.
Comments
How frustrating. Not just for those that have family over there, but those that are ACTUALLY over there. Makes me upset. Very upset.
Posted by: Teacherwoman | January 25, 2007 8:55 AM
when dealing with army issues always remember their mantra "hurry up and wait". the last couple months before my husband came home were the worst. you learn quickly to never get your hopes up.
Posted by: Michelle | January 25, 2007 9:12 AM
.w.o.w. :(
Posted by: Audrey | January 25, 2007 9:14 AM
freaking surge, eh? i guess the best you can do is wish him safety. june will come.
Posted by: curly su | January 25, 2007 9:29 AM
Yeah, with the "surge," I don't think many service men and women get to abide by their original plans.
Posted by: Jess | January 25, 2007 9:54 AM
Hey,
I'm so sorry. I know you were looking forward to that! But his return will be all the more meaningful.
Posted by: J. Lee | January 25, 2007 10:19 AM
Gee, I am sure things would be different if Congress and the likes had any of their family members serving in this "war"
Posted by: Fan | January 25, 2007 11:10 AM
Yeah...that can suck...I, unfortunately, know the feeling.
Stay upbeat about it, as much as you can.
A care package or something would be nice, if he can receive anything.
Posted by: Jay | January 25, 2007 11:22 AM
I am so sorry to hear this. Keep your chin up, he will come home safely.
Posted by: Laurie | January 25, 2007 11:30 AM
Awwww. I'm sad for both of you. It reminds me, however, just how lucky we are to have people who make sacrifices for this nation. I admire him.
Posted by: Greyhound | January 25, 2007 1:11 PM
Thank you George Bush for listening to NO ONE and making the lives of service men a living hell.
Keep sending care packages - that's about all you can do.
oh- and write your elected representatives and tell them you demand they put an end to this fruitless, futile 'surge'
Posted by: 21stCenturyMom | January 25, 2007 1:20 PM
aw sweets, i'm sorry to hear that... keep yourself busy (which i know you will), and keep smiling, you know he will be running back to you in no time!
Posted by: Kim | January 25, 2007 3:41 PM
Oh no! SO sorry! :(
Posted by: Denise "Firefly" | January 25, 2007 10:05 PM
Grrr. do NOT get me started. I'll leave you with 3 words: Hillary for President!
Posted by: Tammy | January 26, 2007 1:39 AM
It really does suck...it sucks for the morale of those serving. These extensions and service tours are getting ridiculous. I'll just say prayers to make the time pass and for safety for all.
Posted by: Danielle in MN | January 26, 2007 3:45 PM
Ugh, I could go on and on about politics...but I won't. I'm just so glad that my son (army) is not caught up in this mess. I feel for you. Hang in there. keep running.
Posted by: Misty | January 27, 2007 10:30 AM
that totally sucks. for him, for all of them, for iraq, for the country. Do Not Get ME started. I pray he stays safe.
Posted by: jeanne | January 28, 2007 9:43 PM
ok afghanistan. whatever. same point!
Posted by: jeanne | January 28, 2007 9:43 PM