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Ever since I was a little boy, I wanted to be a soldier. My Grandfather was in WW2 in General Pattons' prestigious 4th Armored Division. I remember sitting on his lap entranced by the stories of his time in Germany during the War. He was my hero, always was and always will be. I enlisted into the Army's Delayed Entry program the minute I turned 18. I remember telling my folks that I was going in the Army, and they were not to thrilled at the idea. My...read more
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Frustrated Cargo My journey began in mid-December 2009, trying to get home for a Rest and Relaxation (R&R) break from Afghanistan. How difficult could it be to get back to Washington, DC to my family? I was wrong. My first leg started in Bagram, Afghanistan and I was prepared to spend one night in this bustling Metropolis. My day consisted of sleeping, eating, exercising and making a roll call for this phantom flight. It appeared that Kuwait could only handle 100 personnel per day and I...read more
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In the clinic on Thursday I had something come across that I hadn't seen before. A patient that I was doing a comprehensive periodontal exam and some cool radiographs. He had had orthognathic surgery thorugh the Army in the past (jaw surgery). That is what all the white things are that look like they are from an erector set. In addition he had had transcortical implants placed. An implant that goes from one part of the jaw almost through the other side. You can see how long they are - not...read more
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