"But none of them- none of the 5,000 soldiers of the 1st Brigade Combat Team/34th Infantry Division of the Minnesota National Guard-came back unchanged by their 22-month deployment, and their sojourn into the cauldron of Iraq." Their time at war won a commendation in Congress as "the longest continuous deployment of any United States ground combat military unit during Operation Iraqi Freedom." (source: Associated Press)
David has been back to his "real job" for just under a year now. He loves it and they love him. He made it to the next "level", obtained a new job title, received an achievement bonus, and a raise. It was very nice to hear his boss sing his praises at our housewarming. That really means a lot.
Still in the guard, presently at the Duluth unit. Hoping for a transfer to a unit in the cities due to the distance factor. That should be effective starting in October.
The last year has really flown, but I still get emotional when I think of how long he was gone. So , hoorah to the men and women who defend our freedoms, and Godspeed!
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