We’ve arrived…

All, Thank you all for your unbelievable support and care for our family!!! We are truly blessed to have you in our lives! Thank you!Most of the flight crews arrived late Sunday evening and the rest of our troops, by bus, Monday morning at 4:00AM. We’ve been immersed in multiple “in-briefs,” coordination meetings, inventories, unpacking, and making our flight line - operational. Every hour, of every day, has been programmed - as we prepare to go into theatre. Internet connectivity is sparse from both: the time available and the means. Additionally, some domains and services have been blocked (gmail) by the military net. The only way I can get to gmail is through open access points (which are rare).

I’ll write again when I can.

Thank you all for supporting my family!

Love,

Tim

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7 Responses

  1. Hi Tim,

    I have been thinking of you all week. I had the opportunity to stop by and see Tiff and the kids last Thursday. She was doing great as were the kids. Gage was engrossed in a movie and Briggs had been out playing with friends. The girls were full speed and Tiff as we know and love her had it all under control with a smile. What a woman!

    Love to you.

    Jules

    Julie Kimmel - May 14th, 2007 at 9:47 am

  2. We miss you Tim…. no worries, we are going to take care of your family over Memoria Day.

    Love,

    Suzy

    Suzy - May 14th, 2007 at 12:41 pm

  3. Tim,

    I have an inquiry. I notice you use the the phrase, “preparing to theatre.” I think you used the word “theatre” in one of the television interviews. Can you let me know what this means–as I am sure it is a term you use for preparing for training or something along this line??

    I think about you, Tiffany and your family every day. I love ya and am proud of you!

    Bless you,
    Beck

    Becky Cohen - May 16th, 2007 at 6:29 pm

  4. Tim,

    Hey man! I’m sorry that this is the first I have spoken with you in all these years. I just wanted to send you a note to say take care of yourself my friend, do your time and get back home safe and sound to all of your friends and especially your beautiful family. Be careful over there and don’t try to be a hero. : )

    I will pray for your safe return. Thank you to you and all the soldiers over there for what you are doing. Take care buddy. All the best.

    Be safe,
    Gude

    Brad Gude - May 17th, 2007 at 7:37 am

  5. Hey Julie, Becky and Brad! Thank you for taking the time to write! Things are going well and the troops move from one training event to the next, 7 days a week.

    I’ll write/post when I can.

    Take care,
    Tim

    tiffany - May 18th, 2007 at 3:13 pm

  6. Becky asked what “in theatre” meant. The theatre defines where the engagement will be held. It is the overarching footprint of where units will move into. For example, OEF (Operation Enduring Freedom) is a specific theatre and is being fought in Afghanistan. OIF (Operation Iraqi Freedom) is a completely separate theatre and is being fought in Iraq.

    Within the theatre, there are several subordinate footprints including; AORs (area of responsibility) and AOs (area of operation). These subordinate footprints may be the responsibility of a single unit or group of units.

    Hope that helps,
    Tim

    tiffany - May 18th, 2007 at 3:21 pm

  7. Tim,

    When/if you get any down time, make sure to teach your boys our old Cardinal Corner apartment card game…HOCKEY!!! Remember? LET’S GO RANGERS!!!! (throwing that light around) Hahaha. Let me know if you need a refresher course.

    Stay safe kid!!

    Gude

    Brad Gude - June 11th, 2007 at 12:04 pm

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