Getting Close to leaving

Hey everybody, its been awhile since I have last posted anything because I have been out at the forward operating base (FOB). For all you non-miltary people, ha which I guess is all of ya that means I have been out training in an area with tents, a perimeter, and lots of sand! Basically it is a place that is simulating the conditions in Iraq, which is not that great. I get to shower usually once a week, twice if I am lucky. I also live in a tent that is about 20 by 30 feet with others soldiers from the Headquarters platoon. Here are some pictures of what we are doing, its challenging but fun. I cant really discuss much else right now, for a few reasons most prevelant is this is a public blog which means anybody including the individuals who wish harm upon U.S. Soldiers can see it, and also I don't know exactly where we are going because though there are speculations anything can change in the Army. To address the first issue I am going to make this a private blog, so you will have to use your email address to access it. For those who I am in contact with via email dont worry about providing me one but those who wish to keep seeing this when I hit country should go through the people they know and get and email address to me. Once this happens I will be able to go into more detail and post pictures of stuff that the general public should not see, so enjoy and write comments so I know what you all think.