Tag: duty
member name: Dale Coparanis
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November 06, 2009 09:06 AM EST --
For those who know me, this will come as a bit of a surprise. After all, I have said that I do my duty for God and Country. In the course of time, however, I have become aware that humility . . .
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February 14, 2008 05:50 PM EST --
Well, it's been about a week and a half since I arrived and I've finally been able to get into a rhythm. My accomodations are excellent by Army standards. Of course, being on a post . . .
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May 22, 2008 03:54 AM EDT --
Tales from Kuwait :
And it certainly is hot! Today's temperature in Kuwait City was 110 degrees and since we're 5-7 degrees warmer inland - you can imagine the baking you . . .
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December 03, 2008 11:43 PM EST --
After a month at our mobilization station, we are finally within days of flying to Iraq (via Kuwait). Our scenic color scheme will go from green to beige and we will see a lot more sun . . .
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January 11, 2008 05:59 PM EST --
Just got the orders.
January 26 th - that's the day I report to Ft. Benning, GA and go through the process to ship over to Kuwait one week later.
I'll be over in "the . . .
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March 18, 2008 02:29 PM EDT --
"I don't support the war, but I support the troops."
I've heard this over and over since we started the War on Terror. It comes mostly from liberals who want to have . . .
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December 26, 2008 05:00 AM EST --
I have been in country for over a week now and have settled into my accommodations. Compared to how it was for so many who came over here 4 or 5 years ago, life here is very good. . . .
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March 05, 2008 02:06 PM EST --
Prior to going into a new and unfamiliar situation, there are expectations and anticipations made. Before I came into Kuwait, I definitely had some, but because I had never been in a . . .
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April 21, 2008 02:14 PM EDT --
Greetings and Salutations -
It's been a while since I was in touch. My lack of writing has not been due to any issue or problem, simply the business of accomplishing the . . .
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December 23, 2007 11:08 PM EST --
An outstanding article published on MSNBCs website (see: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22380025/ ) is such a perfect story to show true American character, determination and God's love. . . .
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December 30, 2007 08:35 PM EST --
Nearly a year since "The Surge" was announced, al Qaeda is on the run. Not only are US and Iraqi military forces making al Qaeda's life miserable, but there are numerous . . .
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January 11, 2008 07:38 AM EST --
Anbar province in Iraq. Remember that place? That was the province that was so bad and so many had no hope for.
Well, as of March we are turning it back to Iraqi control.
Just . . .
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February 28, 2008 06:30 PM EST --
Some more scenes of life on Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.
These are the first flowers I've seen on Post. It's nice to see some color other than beige or asphalt.
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October 27, 2008 07:38 AM EDT --
Well, tomorrow starts my next phase (2nd of 3) of my Army deployment. It is also my longest. The first was when I was an individual augmentee in Kuwait for 6 months. That ended . . .
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December 17, 2007 11:31 PM EST --
" ASSIRIYAH, Iraq -- Sunni and Shia tribal sheiks, local government leaders, senior Iraqi Army officials and local Iraqi Police officials from throughout the Taji area, met here Dec. 6 . . .
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November 27, 2007 09:07 PM EST --
Much to the chagrin of those in the anti-war community, there continues to be a stream of good news from Iraq. Obviously, if one wants to look only at the negative, there are still not . . .
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