Hello from Baghdad.

**John 242** · February 8th, 2006 02:11 PM

Hi, I was dirrected to this site by a guy I met on TFL. Looks interesting and I can't wait to check it out and get to know people.

By the way, I am a Cav Scout located in Baghdad. I've got about ten more months to go.
It's hard to get gun magazines here in country. Would any of you be willing to dispose of your shooting and gun oriented magazines, books or DVDs by mailing them to me here in Iraq? I will definitely find a home for them. (Our Iraqi commandos like looking at the pictures....)
Thanks in advance, and take care;
John

PM me for contact info.

**DefensiveCarry.com** · February 8th, 2006 02:11 PM

**fotomaker57** · February 8th, 2006 02:21 PM

John
Welcome to the site. It is great having you with us. I also would like to say God Bless you and the rest over their fighting for all of us.
Mike

**rocky** · February 8th, 2006 02:29 PM

John, welcome, do you have an address handy? I heard of some problems with you guys and gals getting gun related magazine over there.

**John 242** · February 8th, 2006 02:48 PM

Thank you both. I guess the bigest problem is the large number of bases (FOBs) and the lack of overall demand. Unfortunately not many Soldiers and Marines are shooters. The PX people realize this, and so gun magazines are hard to come by, depending upon a persons location. Compared to 2003-04 when I was here for OIF 1 things have improved dramatically. We were sleeping on the ground and eating out of cans (T-rats) for the first 6 months. It's truly amazing to see the difference.

My contact info;

SGT John F. Tremblay
HHT 8-10 CAV, 4th BCT, 4th ID.
Unit# 42505
APO AE 09361-2505

I believe the post office has a flat rate shipping box for around $8. Smaller containers can be had for less.
Just make sure you fill out the little customs form. It's easy, all it does is list whats in the box or package. That way Uncle Sam knows your not sending a bomb, or 'evil' pork products.
Thank you very much for your support.
Take care,
John Tremblay

**Harry Callahan** · February 8th, 2006 03:17 PM

Thank you, John. You guys(and gals)are doing a great job. Don't let the media get you down. They have no clue considering what I read and hear from all of you over there. Keep your head down and Godspeed! We'll all

when you've completed your mission. You are in our hearts and prayers.

**John 242** · February 8th, 2006 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by Harry Callahan

Thank you, John. You guys(and gals)are doing a great job. Don't let the media get you down. They have no clue considering what I read and hear from all of you over there. Keep your head down and Godspeed! We'll all

when you've completed your mission. You are in our hearts and prayers.

Thank you, I appreciate the support.
You might find this funny, the headline from the Stars And Stripes news paper for 1 Feb 06;

Poll: Half of Iraqis favor attacks on US Troops.

Oh well. Can't please everybody.
Take care,
John

**havegunjoe** · February 8th, 2006 03:56 PM

Glad to hear from you. My nephew got out of there just before Christmas. He is back in Germany now. Best of luck to you and all the troops.

**Bruces45** · February 8th, 2006 04:35 PM

Welcome, feel free to post some pics of yourself and fellow soldiers over there.

**CLASS3NH** · February 8th, 2006 05:03 PM

John .......... Great to have you aboard!...

You'll find this Goup in the Forum to be a great bunch.. Let the guys, and women who serve in Iraq, and the rest of the Free World, that we're behind ya 1000%........
Tell em to "KICK *SS...........and take names.....

.....if it's hot and heavy, I'm sure ya'll can call in the "Low and Slow" guys.....

......not to mention a little "Shoot and Scoot".."Rock n Roll"

Stay safe and God bless ya'll

**Bud White** · February 8th, 2006 05:15 PM

welcome

**Harry Callahan** · February 8th, 2006 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by John 242

Thank you, I appreciate the support.
You might find this funny, the headline from the Stars And Stripes news paper for 1 Feb 06;

Poll: Half of Iraqis favor attacks on US Troops.

Oh well. Can't please everybody.
Take care,
John

God I hate the left! What they do borders on treason.

**czman2006** · February 8th, 2006 05:46 PM

Welcome, John! As a USN Retired E-8 Vietnam/Desert Shield/Desert Storm Vet, let me tell you how proud I am of the job you are doing over there. You and all the troops are in our prayers. Don't believe what you might see in the press, a vast majority of AMERICANS support you! The other part, well, they have pictures of Ted Kennedy and Hilary Clinton in their living rooms! I am cleaning house and will get some gun rags in the mail this week. Take Care and God Bless from the home state of Fort Bragg! Terry

**PatrioticRick** · February 8th, 2006 06:36 PM

Consider it done John, anything special?

**QKShooter** · February 8th, 2006 06:56 PM

Did you happen to read THIS other headline?:

100% Of CombatCarry.com Members Favor STRONG SUPPORT For Our Amazing Troops!

Hey THANKS for registering on our forum & with all my heart THANKS for helping to keep the terror off our streets here on the homefront.

**Ti Carry** · February 8th, 2006 07:17 PM

John,

I am on it sir! I will PM you to see what else you could use that can be sent.

Thank you for what you are doing and keep up the good work.

Pictures would be great if you could post some. We like to see and hear from you guys.

Are you a 1911 guy?

My contact info;

SGT John F. Tremblay
HHT 8-10 CAV, 4th BCT, 4th ID.
Unit# 42505
APO AE 09361-2505

Are you Army or ?, I can't read code just yet.

Ti.

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