Dave, first off: Thank you to you and your colleagues for the job you’re doing. There’s no way folks like me can repay the debt, but know that we appreciate it.
Now: Keep your powder dry, kick some ass, and get back here quick. We’re gonna have one hell of a party to welcome you back.
Take care.
Be Safe and good luck.
Bless you, Airman.
And bless Robyn and BabyDoors for sharing such an important member of their family with the rest of the nation.
Come home soon, safe and sound.
Be well, be safe, and return soon Airman
Here’s wishing you a safe and speedy return, Airman.
Good luck,keep safe and come home in one piece.
From those of us in hometowns all over the country, our hearty thanks and support.
My stepdaughter is briefly home on leave from Columbus AFB in Mississippi, and that makes the situation even more poignant for us.
Vaya con Dios, Airman.
Hometownboy
Adding my prayers for your safe and speedy return and comfort and strength for your family.
From somebody whose baby brother is taking off himself tomorrow (Air Force electrician who works on the big guys, C-5 Galaxies) for somewhere he can’t reveal to us, best of luck and God bless you and all our other folks with folks in the armed forces.
One more wish for a good tour and a safe return, Airman Doors.
I’ll be praying for you all.
And you have our good thoughts for safety and protection for him.
I didn’t forget; I’ve just been busy (and staying offline in case Airman calls).
This is an NPR story from last December about the broadcasts. Airman’s squadron (the 193rd Special Operations Squadron) isn’t mentioned by name, but it’s them. As I said, they are responsible for the broadcasts, not the leaflet drops.
This is the site for his unit. There is some information about what they do.
This is another site with some good information.
Also, if you live in the Eastern Hemisphere, and you have the appropriate equipment (I believe you need a shortwave radio, but I think the NPR story has more information), you can listen to their broadcasts. (Once the signal leaves the plane, anyone can listen.) I don’t know what frequencies they are using, but they are out there. You won’t hear Airman’s voice because the messages are pre-recorded.
Robin
I got two e-mails from Dave yesterday. He’s doing well and flew his first combat mission, which was uneventful.
Right now, he doesn’t have access to a telephone, so he can’t make phone calls, and he does not have a snail-mail address, so he can’t receive anything. But he does have two 15-minute Internet sessions per week, so he can e-mail.
Persons wishing to e-mail him may do so at jmorrisonisgod@yahoo.com or at airmandoorsusaf@cs.com. I know he’d really appreciate the support.
And I e-mailed the Family Readiness Group person at Airman’s unit and told her that several people from the SDMB were interested in communicating with members of the 193rd. The unit’s Easter party is this weekend, and I will talk to her about it then.
Robin
This is great! Thanks for keeping us updated, both of you!
I have a snail address for Airman.
In the interests of security and such, I’m not going to post it, but if anyone wants it, please e-mail me (my address is below), and I will send it along.
He requests no packages, due to the fact that mail delivery isn’t especially reliable, but he will welcome letters.
Robin
“Uneventful” is good. I hope his missions are all that quiet, so he comes home safe and sound after a well-done job.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Good luck and God Bless.
Fortunately, Dave is good at what he does, and the people he flies with are all top-notch.
Robin