Well its final I'm heading to Afghanistan.

[69Cobra]

I've been thinking about doing this for a few months now. I've always supported our troops and their efforts. With todays economy nothing is a given. Leaving all of my friends and family especially my wife and son is going to be the hardest thing I've ever done but it will be worth it in the end. I've always wanted to start my own electrical business and once this is over I should be able to do that. I will be doing electrical work on all the bases over there for a minimum of a year. If things work out I might stay a couple years but we will have to see about that. I look forward to picking Mike's brain for some pointers to stay alive. I hope everyone will support me and my family through these times.

Thanks,

Kris Rachford

[draggin50]

Good luck and stay safe! i know there is some good money to be had over there for contract work. The family is the only thing keeping me from doing it.

[Walter]

Be safe guy!

[DeckerEnt]

Be safe over there guy!!!

[mustangboy]

Good luck Kris and stay safe!!! Keep us updated on your status

[firestang70]

Good luck and be safe.

[sean]

Go make some big bucks and get home safe.

[djom1cincy]

Good luck

[Dirtyd0g]

Good luck stay safe and thank you for your service!
Alan

[tdm309]

Good Luck to you over here. I am currently in Kandahar. I suggest you pack very light and then have everything shipped over here from home. Have you wife send it as soon as you know where you are going to be first. Only takes 7 days for stuff to get here through the postal service. Do not send it UPS or FED EX. Will take forever. If you have any questions PM me and I will try to answer them best I can. Good Luck and stay safe

[RIXXX93GT]

Good luck Kris! Be safe man.

[Goldeneagle]

Good luck, keep low, stay safe and come back in one piece.

[jccox77]

Good luck and be safe

[Blkcobra01]

Good luck thank you for you service stay safe.

[93snake]

Good Luck and be safe! Keep us updated when you can.

[69Cobra]

Thanks guys.
tdm309 I shipped my foot lockers today. I fly out on the 13th to atlanta. Spend a week there for training etc... then fly to UAE on the 18th. What are you doing in Kandahar?

[beefcake]

Good luck and be safe!

[Maximus]

I dont think I could leave my family for that long...



Good luck guy!!:bigthumb

[2007ShelbyCobra]

Good luck, I hope it all works out

[Mista Bone]

Call EVERY night or else your wife will wonder why you can't call from the Sandbox.

Craig, don't get me started on "her".

[Pops Fun]

good luck over there and stay safe

[tdm309]

I am deprocessing and repairing Max Pro trucks mainly. Sounds like you are on the right track by sending out your foot lockers already.

[egbertnr]

My cousin just went over there last week, hes in the Marines. Think smart and be safe.

[Steves LX]

Good luck and be safe!!!

[HawksWR37]

Good luck man. keep your head down and stay safe

[Moody]

hey man im in Konduz right now and its not too bad realy. there are free phones computers and you can chat with the family on skype. just try and make the best out of it. i been here sence May and its gone by realy fast. just pack light and have people send you stuff. good luck stay safe and keep your head down.

[69Cobra]

Thanks Moody. What area is Konduz in? Do you know of a map that shows all the bases?

[Squale iii]

Shoot first ask questions later. GL.

[redfirepearlgt]

Show the enlisted military ranks over there the respect they much deserve and they will watch out for you. Remember you are there to provide them a service and assist them in completing their mission first. Good luck.

[NXcoupe]

Thanks Moody. What area is Konduz in? Do you know of a map that shows all the bases?

Maps are not available out of the country. It's for security purposes. I am sure some idiot has them for sale on the internet somewhere. Once you get in country, there will be maps everywhere in the secure offices. I was all over afghanistan for 19 months, I am glad to be home. Helping the soldiers is primary, just keep that in your sights and focus and you'll be ok.
Good luck and stay safe. Keep your mind working while your there.

[atbracn]

Make sure you get me that number buddy,so that I can keep you updated.

Be safe.
Brad sizemore

[outlaw85]

Be safe!
Wish you and your family the best!
I look forward to seeing the hot rod out after your return correct???

[nskaats]

Good luck over there and be careful! We'll all be praying for a safe return.

[69Cobra]

Good Luck to you over here. I am currently in Kandahar. I suggest you pack very light and then have everything shipped over here from home. Have you wife send it as soon as you know where you are going to be first. Only takes 7 days for stuff to get here through the postal service. Do not send it UPS or FED EX. Will take forever. If you have any questions PM me and I will try to answer them best I can. Good Luck and stay safe

tdm309,
I just got to Kandahar a couple days ago. I'm glad to be out of the rat race in Bagram are you still here?

[1992MustangDW]

glw this. you are more of a man than i am.

[NXcoupe]

tdm309,
I just got to Kandahar a couple days ago. I'm glad to be out of the rat race in Bagram are you still here?

Kandahar is not much better, worse in some ways, lol. Like the smell. They have a lot of different dfacs and they have the boardwalk. Are you going to a smaller base from there? I think they have greatly improved the housing for contractors there. So how do you like it so far?

[jccox77]

keep your head down and be safe kris:bigthumb

[69Cobra]

Kandahar is not much better, worse in some ways, lol. Like the smell. They have a lot of different dfacs and they have the boardwalk. Are you going to a smaller base from there? I think they have greatly improved the housing for contractors there. So how do you like it so far?

Kandahar is better than Bagram for me because all of the a$$hole managers are in Bagram. Yeah the smell and dust are not good here. Yes I'll be here for a few weeks and then I'll go out and start FOB hopping to the smaller bases. So far I like it but the real test will be out on the FOB's as I'm sure you know.

[NXcoupe]

Yep, I know, but I liked the smaller fobs, just for the reasons you didn't like BAF. KAF is cool, lots to see and do if you have the time to do it. I liked it when I was there, had wheels and work was not too bad. I came home after they sent me to BAF, wasn't worth the hassle, I am not a kiss ass, so going home was the best option, lol. Stay safe, enjoy it, try to set yourself goals, keep sane, and come back safe. I liked seeing how many aircraft I could fly on, that was one of the things I did to keep sane.