Weapons and Uniforms

Today was probably the most sit-around-and-do-nothing day yet...but we did don our uniforms for the first time. It was a strange feeling to see myself all dressed up as a soldier again, but it was also kinda cool. As Lauren pointed this afternoon after I texted her a picture of me--I look pretty damn sexy in uniform. Women of the armed forces--look out, and hands off.

In general, I've made quite the transformation as far as my physical appearance goes. I'm still waiting on mom and dad to post or email my going away pictures, and I need to get some action shots of me here at Jackson, but once I have all that I'll publish an Andrew retrospective. The shaggy times, the clean-cut times, and everything in the middle.

We also had our first two training classes tonight--Rules of Engagement and Medical Evacuation protocol (i.e. the 9 line MEDEVAC). Both were OK, and it felt good to be knocking things out. If my fellow new (old) soldiers and I can get things done efficiently, we're slated to get some free time this weekend, and on the 4th of July next week.

OK, I think that's it for now--check back tomorrow night (assuming I can get online) for my thoughts on how the NBA draft played out.

Also, make sure I post sometime or other about how smart and saavy everyone here is--already had lots of good conversations with folks about technology, marketing, technology-marketing, and the like. Very impressed with my fellow soldiers.

With the warmest regards and the greatest respect, I remain yours as always.

Andrew S. Exnicios
Captain, Civil Affairs
USA