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nd8gmc

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What's going on people, I don't know how I found this site but I'm glad I did! I am currently stationed in Iraq and am without my GM P/U :D , I should be back to the states in June 06 and then the mods will continue on my truck, just wanted to say love the site and talk to yo guys later

busta Enthusiast

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Well let me be the first to say welcome and THANK YOU for all that you have done and are doing :D i am pretty new here also and this site can be very informative

PaulieK Enthusiast

PaulieK

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Welcome Aboard! A BIG THANKS from Connecticut for all that you guys do. Stay as safe as possible. What branch are you?

6.slow Enthusiast

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First things first, THANK YOU SIR! Don't ever doubt the level of appreciation back in the states. Thanks for all you've done and are willing to do. Without people like you, we'd never have the luxuries we all enjoy today. Welcome to the site, SIR. :D

mmmikkke Senior Enthusiast

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Nd8gmc, I have great admiration and respect for you for serving your country. And then on top of that you left your truck back here in the states! Talk about a sacrifice!

 

My hat is off to you and your fellow members of our esteemed armed forces. You have my full political support and I wish you great success and safety in your mission.

 

Hey, spread the word among your friends in Iraq. We'd love to have them check in here and let us know--unfiltered--how things are actually going.

nd8gmc Enthusiast

nd8gmc

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Well let me just start by saying thanks for all support, I am in the U.S. ARMY :) and as far as unfiltered news of how it is...some stuff you see on TV is accurate and the thier is other stuff they don't show. In the 6 months I'be been here I was scared for my life on 2 occasions, that doesn't mean that is not bad things happening here because thier is. But on the bright side my unit is on the downward slope of the deployment so we'll be home soon...and then I can drive my :fume: truck :D

05Quadrasteer Enthusiast

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nd8gmc,

 

Continue to keep your head down and be safe over there. I spent quite a few months over there myself with tours in Afganstan and Iraq. Have retired now but still do worry about my brothers/sisters who are still serving. Keep up the good work and we all are here for you.

 

Have a great day.

 

Bill

MS3DALE Senior Enthusiast

MS3DALE

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Welcome aboard and thanks for your service :bs:

Stay safe :cheers:

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