Son In Afghan

Edward Tinker · 04-17-2011, 03:39 AM

hello all,

I am sure many of you know that my son is in Afghanistan right now, arrived about a month ago.

I also know from first hand experience that their DFAC (chow hall) probably has all the food that was never there when i was in the army, and a small PX/BX there.

That said, if anyone wants to shoot him some older off-road magazines, Jeep stuff, gun magazines (I say older, because otherwise he will get 3 copies of the same thing).

I don't know, the deployment areas are pretty well stocked unless you are remote?

He says his internet is poor, but he's called his mom, so he has phone access, not sure if that is using land lines or Skype.

Just trying to throw him some stuff from the USA, maybe toss in a used paperback or two?

SGT Jeremiah Tinker
HHC 3BCT 25ID PSYOP
FOB Fenty
APO, AE 09310

Dad

PS: Thats him with his dog, he rescued while a civilian and shipped back from Kuwait just over a year ago!

wdavid431 · 04-17-2011, 08:59 AM

Please give him my thanks for his service to our country.

lugerholsterrepair · 04-17-2011, 12:17 PM

Ed, Will get jeremy off a pkg soon as I get to Colorado in a week or so. Does he have an email? I can ask him direct what he might like.

Jerry

Ron Smith · 04-17-2011, 12:33 PM

Wow! He sure looks like someone I know, just can't quite put my finger on who it would be.

John D. · 04-17-2011, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Smith

Wow! He sure looks like someone I know, just can't quite put my finger on who it would be.

I think he takes after his Mom (fortunately for him!!

HEH!! )...

But in all seriousness....

Please give him a "long distance" hug from all of us - and just tell him we say "thank you".. He has our respect and thanks for making a difference for all...

John D.

pitsword · 04-17-2011, 02:52 PM

Hi Ed,
A chip off the old block. You both are to commended and thanked for your service. Two years ago my son was down south in Helmand at f.o.b Sper wan Gah. Nasty place to be now that the spring offensive starting. Prayers out to you and your son.
Vince

Edward Tinker · 04-17-2011, 02:53 PM

Thanks guys. I don't think he needs anything specific, just that I can't do anything for him, so felt maybe I could ask my friends here

And yes, wife is much nicer looking than me

policeluger · 04-17-2011, 03:38 PM

Just sent a package off to my adopted grand daughter, an MP in Afgan, crap Ed an MP and she is a small blond ball of fluff......next package time we'll remember you son....

Edward Tinker · 04-17-2011, 03:41 PM

Hopefully her name isn't "heather", my son says he met a nice girl over there in the army

cirelaw · 04-17-2011, 06:03 PM

Theres a prayer in my heart for you galliant son. May he return safe in your arms. You must be so proud!

WG dog · 04-20-2011, 03:45 PM

Mailed a package this morning as a thank you and a little entertainment (hopefully) from Lugerforum. Shotgun News, Shooting Times, Motor Trend, National Geographics (good old issues on Africa, Australia etc with maps), The First World War by Keegan, cigars, candy, keychain lights, small folding knife, a few other things.

Figured if he doesn't like cigars, somebody there will like a good smoke.

Edward Tinker · 04-20-2011, 03:57 PM

He will appreciate any and all of that, one way or another.

Hopefully he reads Keegan, I had to read it for school and it was an excellent book that I have kept (most I have gotten rid of).

Ed

Ron Smith · 04-20-2011, 04:18 PM

"And yes, wife is much nicer looking than me."

I worked with a Letter Carrier who lived on his own route. He said, "He was probably the only guy in the world who was happy that all of his kids looked like the Mailman."

mrerick · 04-20-2011, 06:44 PM

Did you know that Listerine is about the same color as Jack Daniels... We got into a lot of trouble in High School sending Listerine to VietNam troops...

Marc

Edward Tinker · 04-20-2011, 06:52 PM

yes, lets not get him into trouble

policeluger · 04-20-2011, 06:57 PM

no fried pork rinds ????

Edward Tinker · 04-20-2011, 07:21 PM

Saudi Arabia, no way, Iraq yes, unknown about Afghanistan... But assume they can get that from the PX, as the military brings in supplies.

Jan C Still · 04-21-2011, 01:34 AM

Ed
Please thank your son for me for his service to our country.

"PS: Thats him with his dog, he rescued while a civilian and shipped back from Kuwait just over a year ago! "

Anyone who loves a dog that much must be a very good person. Please thank him for the photographs of his dog.
Jan

The Wizard · 04-21-2011, 02:42 PM

Remember dogs are "unclean" in Islam.

Hueydriver · 04-21-2011, 02:56 PM

Ed, a son to be proud of for sure. Congrats!

My best to you both!!

Jesse

04-17-2011, 03:39 AM	#1
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,948 Thanks: 2,050 Thanked 4,559 Times in 2,105 Posts	Son In Afghan hello all, I am sure many of you know that my son is in Afghanistan right now, arrived about a month ago. I also know from first hand experience that their DFAC (chow hall) probably has all the food that was never there when i was in the army, and a small PX/BX there. That said, if anyone wants to shoot him some older off-road magazines, Jeep stuff, gun magazines (I say older, because otherwise he will get 3 copies of the same thing). I don't know, the deployment areas are pretty well stocked unless you are remote? He says his internet is poor, but he's called his mom, so he has phone access, not sure if that is using land lines or Skype. Just trying to throw him some stuff from the USA, maybe toss in a used paperback or two? SGT Jeremiah Tinker HHC 3BCT 25ID PSYOP FOB Fenty APO, AE 09310 Dad PS: Thats him with his dog, he rescued while a civilian and shipped back from Kuwait just over a year ago! Attached Thumbnails

04-17-2011, 08:59 AM	#2
wdavid431 User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 135 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Please give him my thanks for his service to our country. __________________ W David

04-17-2011, 12:17 PM	#3
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,774 Thanks: 4,979 Thanked 3,127 Times in 1,436 Posts	Ed, Will get jeremy off a pkg soon as I get to Colorado in a week or so. Does he have an email? I can ask him direct what he might like. Jerry __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

04-17-2011, 12:33 PM	#4
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Wow! He sure looks like someone I know, just can't quite put my finger on who it would be. __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

04-17-2011, 02:53 PM	#7
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,948 Thanks: 2,050 Thanked 4,559 Times in 2,105 Posts	Thanks guys. I don't think he needs anything specific, just that I can't do anything for him, so felt maybe I could ask my friends here And yes, wife is much nicer looking than me __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

04-17-2011, 02:52 PM	#6
pitsword User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 459 Thanks: 3,964 Thanked 103 Times in 83 Posts	Hi Ed, A chip off the old block. You both are to commended and thanked for your service. Two years ago my son was down south in Helmand at f.o.b Sper wan Gah. Nasty place to be now that the spring offensive starting. Prayers out to you and your son. Vince

04-17-2011, 03:38 PM	#8
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	Just sent a package off to my adopted grand daughter, an MP in Afgan, crap Ed an MP and she is a small blond ball of fluff......next package time we'll remember you son....

04-17-2011, 03:41 PM	#9
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,948 Thanks: 2,050 Thanked 4,559 Times in 2,105 Posts	Hopefully her name isn't "heather", my son says he met a nice girl over there in the army __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

04-17-2011, 06:03 PM	#10
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,137 Times in 2,176 Posts	Theres a prayer in my heart for you galliant son. May he return safe in your arms. You must be so proud!

04-20-2011, 03:45 PM	#11
WG dog Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 142 Thanks: 1,282 Thanked 37 Times in 24 Posts	Mailed a package this morning as a thank you and a little entertainment (hopefully) from Lugerforum. Shotgun News, Shooting Times, Motor Trend, National Geographics (good old issues on Africa, Australia etc with maps), The First World War by Keegan, cigars, candy, keychain lights, small folding knife, a few other things. Figured if he doesn't like cigars, somebody there will like a good smoke.

04-20-2011, 03:57 PM	#12
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,948 Thanks: 2,050 Thanked 4,559 Times in 2,105 Posts	He will appreciate any and all of that, one way or another. Hopefully he reads Keegan, I had to read it for school and it was an excellent book that I have kept (most I have gotten rid of). Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

04-20-2011, 04:18 PM	#13
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	"And yes, wife is much nicer looking than me." I worked with a Letter Carrier who lived on his own route. He said, "He was probably the only guy in the world who was happy that all of his kids looked like the Mailman." __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

04-20-2011, 06:44 PM	#14
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,912 Thanks: 1,375 Thanked 3,116 Times in 1,512 Posts	Did you know that Listerine is about the same color as Jack Daniels... We got into a lot of trouble in High School sending Listerine to VietNam troops... Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

04-20-2011, 06:52 PM	#15
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,948 Thanks: 2,050 Thanked 4,559 Times in 2,105 Posts	yes, lets not get him into trouble

04-20-2011, 06:57 PM	#16
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	no fried pork rinds ????

04-20-2011, 07:21 PM	#17
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,948 Thanks: 2,050 Thanked 4,559 Times in 2,105 Posts	Saudi Arabia, no way, Iraq yes, unknown about Afghanistan... But assume they can get that from the PX, as the military brings in supplies.

04-21-2011, 01:34 AM	#18
Jan C Still User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Box 240188, Douglas, Alaska, 99824 Posts: 463 Thanks: 0 Thanked 52 Times in 32 Posts	Ed Please thank your son for me for his service to our country. "PS: Thats him with his dog, he rescued while a civilian and shipped back from Kuwait just over a year ago! " Anyone who loves a dog that much must be a very good person. Please thank him for the photographs of his dog. Jan

04-21-2011, 02:42 PM	#19
The Wizard User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 67 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Remember dogs are "unclean" in Islam. __________________ The Wizard Air Dropable AND Ground Recoverable Necat omnes! Deus suos agnoscet. The application of the proper amount of high explosives can solve any problem. War is an act of force and to the application of that force there is no limit! So say the philosophers (Carl von Clausewitz b 1780 d 1831) of war.

04-21-2011, 02:56 PM	#20
Hueydriver User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 66 Thanks: 7 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Ed, a son to be proud of for sure. Congrats! My best to you both!! Jesse