First email from David

Here's what David had to say in his first email from Iraq:

Sept 21, 2005:
Hey, I FINALLY made it here to Ali Air Base! We had to go to some training in Kuwait before coming here (completely worthless crap that we all already know) so that’s why it took so long. And let me tell you: THIS PLACE IS HEAVEN COMPARED TO WHERE WE WERE! Mark, the Army B L O W S !!!!!! Of course I already knew that after that CST training in Colorado, but this was ridiculous. So on an up note, this place rocks and as long as I am stationed here (I will be going forward to another base soon to support units that are swamped with work) I will have email contact every day right here in the shop. I don’t have some email addresses, so maybe you guys could help me out ASAP. Mom, I need Karen’s work one, and a CURRENT one for Jason. Grandma and Grandpa’s too. Mark or Dad, could you get Bethany’s and Faith’s? You guys were the only ones I could remember from heart. Well, I’m pretty tired so I’m outa here. Oh! FYI, we are 8 hours ahead of the east coast so that’s 11 hours for you guys [in AZ] until the end of October for daylight savings. So speaking of which, since it’s noon for you guys I’ll wait a minute or so for a reply (Mom, I know you’re online). Ok, but I’m going to bed pretty quick. Love you all, later!
-Dave

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