12 July 2010

Small Army

Everyone always thinks of the Army as big. Hundreds of thousands of Soldiers, HQ is called "Big Army", and so many times, you feel like just a small cog in the Big Green Machine.

And then, Life throws you a special treat.

This past weekend, a friend arrived and started house-hunting. He just finished a 1SG tour in Korea and is taking up with 82nd CAB. Haven't seen him since Germany/Afghanistan. Very cool and with an awesome sense of humor.

And as an added bonus, this am I'm walking through the DFAC, and I spot... another friend, last seen in VA, but also from my time in Germany & Afghanistan. It seems he's been here for awhile, except not, because he just redeployed back from his visit to the 'stan.

It's SO good to see familiar faces. Especially from my "past life." They are well and truly missed.

Today is a good day after all.
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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I completely agree with you. For the Army to be considers so big, it can often times seem like a small community. You run into people you haven't seen in years. Or you encounter individuals who have been stationed with some of your closest friends. This is the one organization that you can meet a diverse group of people and forge life long friendships.
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MissBirdlegs in AL said...

Glad for you & for your friends. Made me smile.