Mini update... from my phone

Miss Erica did write me.. there is a chance she'll go and help. Her unit has sent 25 people so far and they are on stand by but they are set up in Okinawa to be able to talk their guys that went.... she said they were at the shop till almost midnight making sure gear was ready if they are called..... say some prayers they all stay safe

japans 8.9 and tsunami

I have not heard from Miss Erica yet .. but I have heard from a few friends over there .. they were evacuated but are safe now in okinawa... many service men and women are ready and willing to do what they can to help. A mom contacted me tonight that her son finally called her, he is just on the next base up from Erica not far and had heard they would be staying in okinawa to clean up there... minimal beach damage there I hear. Miss Erica was trying to get leave .. feeling a little home sick I think, but with all of this happening who can say what's to happen.... anyway I'll let you know when I hear from her

UPDATE: miss erica called today only for a second and the phone cut off.. she just wanted me to know she was safe and sound.. she didn't even feel the earth quake. They did have minor damage in two different spots where she's at.. she also said 20 people from her unit were loading up to fly up north to help out .. at this time she was not one of them. Just wanted to give a little update. Please send your prayers for Japan and its people and all the rescuers.

salute to women marines

National Women's History Month

Salute to Women in the Military Photo courtesy of www.Marines.mil March is National Women's History Month, and it's the perfect opportunity to honor and recognize all of our past, present and future women veterans. In 1943, the Marine Corps Women's Reserve was created, and in 1948 they became part of the official active duty force. In the 1970s, women were allowed to hold more roles within the Corps; by 1975, all occupational fields except for two were open to women Marines. Since then, women Marines have dutifully and selflessly served our country and its citizens. We thank all service women for the dedication and perseverance they have shown for our country.

Marine Wing Communications Squadron 18 keeps Marine Aircraft Group 36 connected during Cobra Gold 2011

Marine Wing Communications Squadron 18 keeps Marine Aircraft Group 36 connected during Cobra Gold 2011

yep safe and sound back in Okinawa

The training exercise miss Erica was on in Thailand was called Cobra Gold 2011 .. found many pics on line, it was a joint training with the Japanese, Thailand and US Marines all working together. Although none of these pictures have Erica's unit .. they were involved and miss Erica was their site chief. As I find any good pics I'll add them ....

Thailand .. finally a few pics

yep got to ride an elephant :), visit a temple, eat a locus, ride in a tuk tuk (a three wheel open cab)

the name of the zoo is the real name of the town .. its called Korat for short.

Thailand February Operation

"well" I did get a phone call that she made it to Thailand safe and sound and was off to work first thing.. she sounded really good. Her Marine friend Rita is in our neck of the woods so, my friend Kim and I picked her up at the airport.. went back down to Oceanside CA this week to have dinner with her.. was real nice but short.. I know she's missing home. Rita is from America - Samoa, its little island in the South Pacific and is part of the Samoan Islands chain, located west of the Cook Islands, it is a US territory. Guess its very green there and humid about seven hours to Hawaii Rita said.

well, miss Erica is well and was able to get a little R&R time so they went to the Korat Zoo. No pictures yet but you know me, I research.. so I found some pictures on line. Hope to hear from her soon.

info on where she's near .. 'X' marks the spot .. lol

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nakhon_Ratchasima

zoo pics