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Posted: 8/29/2006 8:54:19 PM EDT

Today was my final day in the U.S. Army. I loved the time I served but I want to try other things now. Tomorrow I will be driving from GA to IN which is about 950 miles that im not looking forward too. I just wanted to say thank you to all the people that supported me during my time and while I was deployed to OIF III. Fort Stewart will always have a place in my heart.

Cody

Posted: 8/29/2006 8:59:28 PM EDT

[#1]

Remember, you signed for 8 years so the Army can still call you back from IRR

But yeah it feels great to get out and see the world again. I remember my last 3 days in. Took a bus to the Frankfurt Flughafen from Wildfleck, Germany. Went to the Hauptbonhof in Frankfurt one last time, visited the Red Light District, got my self a piece of ass for 50 marks, then boared a United flight to Fort Jackson, SC from Frankfurt. Signed my final paperwork, then got a plane ticket to home from SC.

We all appreciate your Service! Good luck buddy!

Posted: 8/29/2006 9:13:00 PM EDT

[#2]

Yeah I still have 3 years 9 months of IR time left. I cant wait till I get home its going to be wierd to not have to leave after 2 weeks.

Cody

Posted: 8/29/2006 9:15:21 PM EDT

[#3]

Thank you for your service. Good luck to you in your future endeavors.

Posted: 8/29/2006 9:21:34 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
Thank you for your service. Good luck to you in your future endeavors.

I can't say it any better than this.

Posted: 8/29/2006 10:17:14 PM EDT

[#5]

Cody, drive safe. Thank you for your service.

Posted: 8/29/2006 10:24:53 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
Thank you for your service. Good luck to you in your future endeavors.

+1 million.

Drive safe and have a good time in IN

Posted: 8/29/2006 10:37:02 PM EDT

[#7]

Good for you and Thanks!

Posted: 8/29/2006 10:39:08 PM EDT

[#8]

Here's to everything going well for you. I got out (USAF) a little over a year and a half ago.

Posted: 8/29/2006 10:44:46 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
Today was my final day in the U.S. Army. I loved the time I served but I want to try other things now. Tomorrow I will be driving from GA to IN which is about 950 miles that im not looking forward too. I just wanted to say thank you to all the people that supported me during my time and while I was deployed to OIF III. Fort Stewart will always have a place in my heart.

Cody

Drive safe! (I had to drive back to Kali when I left Stewart)

When I was there they didn't have gates, you could drive straight through from Hinesville to Pembrok. Is it all gated off now?

I really miss Savannah, Tybee island, etc....

Posted: 8/29/2006 11:10:55 PM EDT

[#10]

Best wishes in the real world. Thanks MUCH for your service!

Posted: 8/29/2006 11:34:38 PM EDT

[#11]

Lucky dog you!

Congrats

Posted: 8/29/2006 11:58:01 PM EDT

[#12]

You will find yourself looking for veterans to hang with. There isn't anything wrong with that, so long as you recognize the trend and make yourself socialize with civilians ( non veterans). It took me about 5 years to readjust to civilian life. Mostly because I associated with veterans almost exclusively. I missed a lot of opportunites because of this.

Thank you for your service and be sure to go register with the V A.

Posted: 8/30/2006 12:09:37 AM EDT

[#13]

Thanks and Good Luck!

Posted: 8/30/2006 5:57:52 AM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Today was my final day in the U.S. Army. I loved the time I served but I want to try other things now. Tomorrow I will be driving from GA to IN which is about 950 miles that im not looking forward too. I just wanted to say thank you to all the people that supported me during my time and while I was deployed to OIF III. Fort Stewart will always have a place in my heart.

Cody

Drive safe! (I had to drive back to Kali when I left Stewart)

When I was there they didn't have gates, you could drive straight through from Hinesville to Pembrok. Is it all gated off now?

I really miss Savannah, Tybee island, etc....

Yeah every entrance has a gate and security now.

Cody

Posted: 8/30/2006 6:04:45 AM EDT

[#15]

Welcome home.

Posted: 8/30/2006 6:19:43 AM EDT

[#16]

Thank you for your service.

When I left the Navy in April of '94 I seriously thought about taking my seperation pay and seeing how far it could take me and an '84 Ford van. Kind of wished I did now.

Drive safe, take the back roads, see a little bit of the country before starting the next portion of your life.

EFG

Posted: 8/30/2006 6:31:28 AM EDT

[#17]

Thanks, and good luck.

TXL

Posted: 8/30/2006 6:34:38 AM EDT

[#18]

Thank you for your service, and G-d speed to you in your other endeavours.

Posted: 8/30/2006 6:35:31 AM EDT

[#19]

Thanks for your service Cody, have a safe drive home.

Posted: 8/30/2006 6:42:06 AM EDT

[#20]

Quoted:
Today was my final day in the U.S. Army. I loved the time I served but I want to try other things now. Tomorrow I will be driving from GA to IN which is about 950 miles that im not looking forward too. I just wanted to say thank you to all the people that supported me during my time and while I was deployed to OIF III. Fort Stewart will always have a place in my heart.

Cody

Thank you for your service, and be careful on your trip home.

Posted: 8/30/2006 6:48:33 AM EDT

[#21]

Quoted:
Thank you for your service.

Yep, +1 from me too

Drive safe, take the back roads, see a little bit of the country (you helped defend) before starting the next portion of your life.

Yep, did the same thing in 87. Went from Stewart to PA on Tuesday to offload a pile-o-crap, was in Oregon on Saturday. 2yrs later, I was back in uniform cause nothing made sense outside of it. Finally out in 94, and now only look back in my mind. Congrats on your past, and best wishes for your future.

Posted: 8/30/2006 6:56:45 AM EDT

[#22]

Thank you for all your support. You guys will never now how much all of us appreciate it.

Cody

Posted: 8/30/2006 7:08:40 AM EDT

[#23]

Have a safe drive! I hope you don't miss it too much.

Posted: 8/30/2006 9:49:05 AM EDT

[#24]

Quoted:
Have a safe drive! I hope you don't miss it too much.

There are going to be something that I miss but it still wont be much.

Signal Leads The Way

Cody

Posted: 8/30/2006 9:52:58 AM EDT

[#25]

You will soon realize that the best way to see coastal Georgia is in your rear view mirror.

Thanks for your service.

Posted: 8/30/2006 9:55:57 AM EDT

[#26]

Thank you for your service.

Have a safe trip and good luck with your next step.

Posted: 8/30/2006 10:00:23 AM EDT

[#27]

For all you do (or have done) this Bud's for you

Posted: 8/30/2006 12:31:09 PM EDT

[#28]

Quoted:

Signal Leads The Way

Distance no bar!

Posted: 8/30/2006 12:39:10 PM EDT

[#29]

Thank you for your service and a job well-done, dog-faced soldier.

Posted: 8/30/2006 12:42:57 PM EDT

[#30]

RTOinIraq: Thank for for your service.

What are you going to be doing in IN? Visiting family, friends, relatives? Open a hair salon?

Posted: 8/30/2006 1:00:34 PM EDT

[#31]

Quoted:

Quoted:

Signal Leads The Way

Distance no bar!

Damn, I thought it was "OUTdistance no Bar"

(26th Sig, 1110th Sig)

Posted: 9/3/2006 2:11:01 AM EDT

[#32]

Quoted:
RTOinIraq: Thank for for your service.

What are you going to be doing in IN? Visiting family, friends, relatives? Open a hair salon?

Family and friends but im going to stay up in the area too.

Posted: 9/3/2006 2:16:39 AM EDT

[#33]

Good luck as a civi RTO, it will take a period of adjustment but you will make it.

Posted: 9/3/2006 5:47:19 AM EDT

[#34]

glad to see you were able to escape georgia. im working on it myself.

Posted: 9/4/2006 7:41:29 PM EDT

[#35]

Quoted:
glad to see you were able to escape georgia. im working on it myself.

yeah its nice to have days under 90 degrees

cody

Posted: 9/4/2006 7:50:50 PM EDT

[#36]

Good deal!

Enjoy the rest of your life, and hold your head high knowing you served your country in it's time of need.

NorCal

Posted: 9/4/2006 8:00:51 PM EDT

[#37]

I vividly remember my last day in the USMC. Checking out was a pain in the ass. Those F'n cocksuckers screwed with me all day. I hope things have gotten better.

Posted: 9/4/2006 8:33:53 PM EDT

[#38]

Good luck to you brother. Thanks for you service...

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