Give Thanks

A holiday spent deployed is a difficult feeling to describe. It is hard to make those phone calls home, knowing what your missing on the other end. There is nothing I want more in the world than to be with you, but it puts me at ease hearing you laugh and knowing you are ok.

Living in such tight quarters has molded us into one big family. We may not agree all the time, but it is our differences which are our greatest asset. Each soldier brings something to this company in such a way that if he was not here, then something would be missing. It may not feel like a lot has changed in the short time that we have been here, but when you step back and look at the soldiers eating and laughing side by side at crowded Thanksgiving tables, you can see the brotherhood which we have become.

I had the distinct honor of re-enlisting one of my soldiers after the meal. In front of our senior leadership and the rest of the soldiers, a fantastic NCO dedicated 3 more years to his profession. I cannot express how proud or honored I was to be a part of this. I am humbled that he chose me to swear him in.

I miss all of you more than you will ever know. It is the laughter around a dinner table which I desire most. It's always been about the food anyway!

Love always
Kyle