Ahhh there is something about a man in uniform to take the chill off a cold day in New England. I'm glad to see that you look well.
M-1 continues to torment me with reminders that she is in Gettysburg. Next she'll say that she ate at The Dobbin House or the Cashtown Inn and then post a picture of the Irish Brigade monument and I'll be forced to sic the weiner dogs on her....Of the 25 or so times I've been to Gettysburg, I've never been there in the winter...
"Outside of a dog a book is man's best friend, inside of a dog, it's too dark to read" Groucho Marx
Well here is some good news. I have seven days and counting before I start my rotation back to the States. We found out a little while back that my new job will be in Albany, GA (there is a Marine Corps Logistics base there) and I need to show up before the end of July. So what that means is that I am being sent back in order to set up the move (done), check out of II MEF, and transplant. No I didn't ask for Albany, nor did I expect it, but that's the where the MC saw fit to send me. As for why they think its so important they have to send me back even though I am here and willing, I don't know. The ways of HQ are strange. I guess it makes sense to someone. Unfortunately, there is no eager beaver captain coming out to replace me, so those left in IT section out here are going to have to surf Wikipedia for WWII related topics on their own.
Maj Todd O. USMC, Retired
Grandson of LTC John O'Brien
Well here is some good news. I have seven days and counting before I start my rotation back to the States. We found out a little while back that my new job will be in Albany, GA (there is a Marine Corps Logistics base there) and I need to show up before the end of July. So what that means is that I am being sent back in order to set up the move (done), check out of II MEF, and transplant. No I didn't ask for Albany, nor did I expect it, but that's the where the MC saw fit to send me. As for why they think its so important they have to send me back even though I am here and willing, I don't know. The ways of HQ are strange. I guess it makes sense to someone. Unfortunately, there is no eager beaver captain coming out to replace me, so those left in IT section out here are going to have to surf Wikipedia for WWII related topics on their own.
Capt.0-I am happy for you,because it means the higher brass has bigger
things for you to do. So just hang tough and go with the flow. Albany, Ga.
I will check with my Grandson, he's Desert Storm ex Marine. Lives around
there somewhere. Again Congrats. bigger and better things await you.
thisoledoggiesaidit.------ 
Roque J.(Rocky) Riojas
Congrats Capt.Todd
I am happy for you !!
Vee 
Under every white cross of American Cemetery of Colleville (Normandy), sleeps a piece of Freedom
Vee,
I don't want to make you jealous BUT- he IS moving closer to M1 now....
"Outside of a dog a book is man's best friend, inside of a dog, it's too dark to read" Groucho Marx
he IS moving closer to M1 now....
Actually, I just looked it up and I will be 40 further away from Alger!! I am, however, 2 Hrs 50 minutes closer to KC. At 15 hrs 35mins, that's still a heck of a drive, Rocky!
Maj Todd O. USMC, Retired
Grandson of LTC John O'Brien
Vee,I don't want to make you jealous BUT- he IS moving closer to M1 now....
I am not jealous ! I am very happy for him 
!
And He goes to see again its family !!
Vee
Under every white cross of American Cemetery of Colleville (Normandy), sleeps a piece of Freedom
Actually, I just looked it up and I will be 40 further away from Alger!! I am, however, 2 Hrs 50 minutes closer to KC. At 15 hrs 35mins, that's still a heck of a drive, Rocky!
Capt. It wiill be easier for me to go there to see and meet you.
I have a grand daughter in Atlanta and my grand son,(ex Marine)
in No. Carolina. 15 hrs. 30 min. Peace of cake. My daughter,
Martha, will drive while I sleep. Those are her kids and she would love to see them again. This will be an honor to meet you.-- justanolddogfacepfc
Roque J.(Rocky) Riojas
Hoorah and ooorah!
Yes, who the heck can figure out why HQ does the things they do? 
But we are happy to know you are coming home.
Hey, even though it ain't Michigan, Kai-Ann, Dean and Jessica live outside of Atlanta (northwest) in Woodstock. So who knows, maybe we can get together on our next visit there! That would be MOST cool!
Ah, just looked it up and you are WAY south, but...
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Albany+GA&am....371338&z=7
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter 'Monday' Poniedzialek
540th Combat Engineer - H&S Company
I'll be home on Wednesday!! From now till then I will not have frequent access to a computer so you may not hear much from me. Talk to you from Camp Lejeune!
Maj Todd O. USMC, Retired
Grandson of LTC John O'Brien
WE look forward to it!
Hip-hip-hooray
the Cap'n is on his way.
Soon he'll be here
to consume state-side beer
and we'll hear him cheer in GA!
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter 'Monday' Poniedzialek
540th Combat Engineer - H&S Company
Hey heverybody! I'm back and the reunion was a great one!
More later. . .
Maj Todd O. USMC, Retired
Grandson of LTC John O'Brien
Welcome back!!! I thought I saw the bright glow of your aura to the south....
"Outside of a dog a book is man's best friend, inside of a dog, it's too dark to read" Groucho Marx
Welcome back!!!! Sure is nice to have you home. And now for all the acclimation...
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter 'Monday' Poniedzialek
540th Combat Engineer - H&S Company
JUST ROCKY SAYING, HOWDY,WELCOME BACK---
JUST SHAKE THE DUST OFF YOUR UNIFORM BEFORE
ENTERING.------
Roque J.(Rocky) Riojas
