Home Sweet Home...somewhere in there.

Ry with his roommate, Sgt Young. This isn't their room, btw.

Goofing off with XO, Mike McLaughlin.

Um, I think this is Ry and Mike...no idea--but it gives us an idea of what Kuwait looks like. :p

Gotta keep up skills.

They were going through different simulations--this was the Humvee rollover one, I think. Ry's laughing at the poor dude in there...just wait til it's his turn to squeeze in there!

Tight squeeze in there--and the dudes are upside down to boot.

So glad it wasn't me...just looking at this photo makes me motion sick.

Like I said, tight squeeze.

Headed off to Iraq now.

I have no idea what Mike is doing...getting on a caffeine high probably.

Well, he's officially in Iraq now. I've been able to webcam with him (Marcus and Julia were able to see/talk to him, too). The internet is all set up on his laptop. He's doing really well. Settled into his room--well, as best as he can be. Dude, they lost his luggage! So he has the clothes on his back...and a PT shirt and a bar of soap (which he picked up at the store there). He's reaaaaaallllly hoping they find his stuff soon. He's not too enthused about taking a shower and putting on dirty clothes again. But anyway, he arrived safely and is pretty good spirits. I'll keep posting pictures as soon as they arrive. :)