I'm off to Iraq

[darrianation]

Well guys it’s official, I am going to Iraq! I will be going for 6 months as a security contractor. I have been thinking moderately seriously about this over the past couple of years. The only available slots I keep coming into were 1 year assignments, but this has been unacceptable to me for family reasons. Finally a buddy of mine called me up and said there was a contractor that he is working for is offering 6 month assignments.

So after some thought, some prayers, and a whole lot of talking with the wife we decided that financially this would be a good move, and being gone 6 months certainly beats being gone 12 months.

I leave next month. I have a lot to do to get ready. I’ll miss some of you guys and the debates, especially the TMA debates. I hope you all can go on without me, I know it will be hard but I have faith that you can. If policy allows maybe I can drop a post now and again. I don’t know what their internet policy is yet but I am sure it’s strict and restrictive. If time allows I’ll be around here from time to time before I leave.

[Thai Bri]

I look forwards to seeing you on the news.....

Only joking. For fooks sake watch your back and stay safe. You will be in me little prayers.

[Tom Yum]

Darrianation,

Good luck in your new venture! Watch your back. If you know you're gonna go down, go down in style man ; none of this t.v. hostage crap. We'll be keeping you in our prayers and hope that you will be ok.

[fcokeefe]

Best of luck to you. Come home safely to you family and friends.

[IPON]

Hey Darrianation,

Be safe my friend. We'll await the stories when you return.

[EmptyneSs]

why would u go to iraq? why would u leave ur wife and family here to go to a war zone? thats like, the worst thing u could ever do. if you are that eager to live in a disaster zone why dont u just relocate to florida and live through some tight hurricanes. thats like me saying i want to go iraq for spring break or some shit dude.

u see all these people who get kidnapped in iraq then get beheaded and its like, wtf did u expect by going over there.

[Tee Sok]

Well, I'm sure you thought about all the pros and cons, so you know what to expect. Best of luck to you man!

[osopardo]

Darrianation;
Good luck. Be very careful.
Return home promptly and safely.
You'll be in my prayers.

[bvermillion]

Be sure and enform your wife that if you are to get killed not to get to mad. And remember it was your own selfishness that got you there. Some things can't have a price put on them. If you are interested in helping in Irag join the military.

[koto_ryu]

Well guys it’s official, I am going to Iraq! I will be going for 6 months as a security contractor. I have been thinking moderately seriously about this over the past couple of years. The only available slots I keep coming into were 1 year assignments, but this has been unacceptable to me for family reasons. Finally a buddy of mine called me up and said there was a contractor that he is working for is offering 6 month assignments.

So after some thought, some prayers, and a whole lot of talking with the wife we decided that financially this would be a good move, and being gone 6 months certainly beats being gone 12 months.

I leave next month. I have a lot to do to get ready. I’ll miss some of you guys and the debates, especially the TMA debates. I hope you all can go on without me, I know it will be hard but I have faith that you can. If policy allows maybe I can drop a post now and again. I don’t know what their internet policy is yet but I am sure it’s strict and restrictive. If time allows I’ll be around here from time to time before I leave.

Bring a Camel-Bak, good skiing goggles (to keep the sand out of your eyes during sandstorms), and plenty of shit to do Those desert water bags are good too, help keep cool the bottled water you'll get. Good luck and watch your ass.

[Tom Yum]

darrianator ought to be commended for stepping up to the plate and doing necessary job when others are afraid to.

Don't we wish the world operated that way? Only certain kinds of people understand this....

[EmptyneSs]

Your type always talks about respecting other's choices, so why don't you respect his? Unlike you, many people here have not had the silver spoon in their mouth.

stop talking ur bs u little girl, u dont even train in anything, u just come here to talk shit. u say i got a silverspoon in my mouth, which isnt true, but either way its better than having a fat dick in my mouth like u do. now stfu and die k? thx

[Thai Bri]

This is not the place for this. Wish the guy luck and hope he's ok.

[darrianation]

First and foremost I would like to thank all you guys for your support. I deeply appreciate it.

For those of you who cannot seem to grasp the reasons why I am going well I don’t need to state my reasons but suffice it to say I have a long history of doing dumb ass things and volunteering to be put in harms way. It’s not all about the money it has to do with service and if you have to ask the question why then you probably wouldn’t understand the reasons anyway.

Again thanks for all your kind words and support.

[SOCOMSASGsG9]

yo man, good luck out there. i would say have a good time, but that isnt all that likely, now is it? anyway, i must say no matter what people say, i respect you for your courage and willingness to do a job that not too many others want to do.

good luck.