Update

[Discus-n00b]

Hey everyone, thought i'd check in since i finally get a chance. The past month(s) i've been doing training before i leave on a 7-8 month deployment to Iraq, so computer time has been scarce. The past 2 weeks i was out in Twentynine Palms California (Mojave Desert middle of no where) doing some training. I thought i'd share some of my pictures and videos of the scenery and what i do job wise for the military. Its a very scenic and interesting place out there but very brutal and unforgiving.

Video of my military job
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5K8-jqzqQcc

Here are some pictures
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Mojave%20Viper%202009/desert2.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Mojave%20Viper%202009/desertsunset2.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Mojave%20Viper%202009/desertsunset3.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Mojave%20Viper%202009/desertsunset4.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Mojave%20Viper%202009/desert1.jpg

Two in Black and White
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Mojave%20Viper%202009/desert1b.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Mojave%20Viper%202009/desert2b.jpg

[calihawker]

Beautiful pictures Matt. Thanks for sharing!

Words can't come close to expressing my appreciation for the work you and your fellow soldiers do around the world.:)

Godspeed and come home safe!

[dpt8]

Thanks Matt for the pics and mostly, for keeping us free from Harm. Stay safe and hurry back to discus !!!! David T

[Discus-n00b]

Thanks.

Here are some snap shots of the bird over the team.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Mojave%20Viper%202009/HST1.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/clemmatt/Mojave%20Viper%202009/Hst1b.jpg

[Mr Wild]

Fantastic can't wait to have you back even before your gone!

[Eddie]

Great pictures Matt!

Take of yourself!

Eddie

[thebigone]

Matt those pictrues look outstanding. Thanks for sharing. It does look like you are in the middle of no where. The sun set is beautiful. I really like the picture of the bird sitting over the team. Hope you have been having fun. Thank you for what you do for our country! I wish you all the best and a safe return. Remember when you come back I'll be glad to go get a drink with you. Wish you the best Matt.

[Kenny's Discus]

Matt,

Excellent photography and an eye opener for sure! Love that "bird" over your team!:)

Take good care of yourself brother thanks for all you do!

Kenny

[brewmaster15]

Matt,

Thanks for checking in! Be safe my friend! and thank you!!:)

-al

[Roxanne]

...awesome hardware....the scenery looks like outback Oz actually:)...great pics...

...hope you can log on and say hi to us when you are in Iraq;)

Take special care of yourself.

Roxanne

[Roxanne]

...are you already there?:confused:...your avatar says IRAQ

[GrillMaster]

Matt...Take care of yourself bud!! Be safe and check in with us while yer away if ya can...:)

Great pics BTW...

[Discus-n00b]

Thanks all!

I'm not there quite yet. They keep throwing dates around and putting it off. Looking like i'll be there by Sept 1.

[Mr Wild]

That would be right- just making you nervous and us! Well are you still training away or can you go home for awhile a small leave perhaps?

[Discus-n00b]

I'm on a 10 day leave right now, started today. After that its more training!

[Mr Wild]

I'm on a 10 day leave right now, started today. After that its more training!

Oh well at least you have a bit of a break. Go to see some discus that will make you feel better!

[Discus-n00b]

I keep looking at my empty tanks and my heart sinks LOL, i really wish they were full again. I already can't wait to get back and fill them up.

[brewmaster15]

I keep looking at my empty tanks and my heart sinks LOL, i really wish they were full again. I already can't wait to get back and fill them up.

Matt,
When you get back lets talk:)..If I can help restock some of those tanks.. count on it!;)

-al

[Discus-n00b]

Matt,
When you get back lets talk:)..If I can help restock some of those tanks.. count on it!;)

-al

Much appreciated Al! Hopefully i will have access to the internet regularly after August so i can keep in touch with everyone.

[Scribbles]

Matt,

Enjoy your leave. Stay safe and hurry home. Thank you for serving our country!

Chris