Arrrmy Training

This week we did some gas mask training at Camp Carroll, Korea. This training consists of going into a small building filled with lots of CS (tear) gas. It's designed to give you confidence that your mask will protect you in the event of a chemical attack. We do a number of movement exercises (to prove that the mask works even when you move) and then we break the seal and suck up some tear gas. That way we can convince young Soldiers that the equipment really works against foul chemicals.

It's actually kind of fun, particularly when you watch everyone come out coughing and crying...

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My Current Appearance

This is what I look like as January 2007. It's hell to grow old... ;)

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169th Signal Company Headquarters

This is a picture of the 169th Signal Company Headquarters. As you can see, I'm published as the unit commander. 1SG Lorenzo Lewis is my First Sergeant. He's a great guy and he keeps me organized.

Serving in Korea has its own challenges. Most of Soldiers leave after only one year, so it's difficult to retain taleneted individuals after they have been fully trained and truly understand the unit's mission.

In the company, we have forty-eight Soldiers, ten Korean National employees and twelve civilians. They're all great employees and it makes a great organization. Some of our Korean employees have been assigned to the company since 1974. Many of our civilians are retired military. Also, we have a number of Soldiers who have been to Iraq and/or Afghanistan. Overall, our experience level and technical expertise is quite high.

Cessna N94ER "Echo Romeo"

Here's a picture of one of the airplanes I regularly fly at Osan Air Base. It's a 1983 Cessna 172 with extended range fuel tanks (50 gallons). That's sufficient to remain airborne for 5 hours with a one hour reserve. The tail number is N94ER, but we all refer to it as "Echo Romeo". It flies pretty well and it's well maintained by a contract Korean mechanic for the Air Force Aero Club. The day I took this photo I was waiting for some flight time, but was unable to fly. There are six airplanes in the club, but usually only three instructors are available to fly any one day. This bodes well for day when I get my license, as I'll be able to fly pretty much whenever I want (weather permitting).

Picture of my motorcycle

For those of you that are interested, this is a picture of my Harley Davidson 1200 Custom motorcycle. Just got the battery charged up and took it for a little ride today on Camp Walker and Camp Henry, Korea. My intent was to ride it straight to the vehicle inspection point, but they weren't open today, so I'll have to go on Tuesday. Everything seemed to run well and I'm excited to be out and about.