Photo's Added

I have finally added some photo's to my photo site (see link above). I have added a few pictures of me, and more importantly some pictures of things around COB Speicher. There are pictures of my co-workers (
http://s297.photobucket.com/albums/mm201/AHixson/OIF%20Friends%20and%20Co-workers/), pictures of the Division Main (the building I work in -
http://s297.photobucket.com/albums/mm201/AHixson/COB%20Speicher/The%20Office/), the "Crackhouse" and neighborhood where we live (
http://s297.photobucket.com/albums/mm201/AHixson/COB%20Speicher/Da%20Hood/) and last (but not least) some of the recent sandstorms we have had (
http://s297.photobucket.com/albums/mm201/AHixson/COB%20Speicher/Sandstorms/). Be sure to notice the difference between the view of the neighborhood on a clear day and on a windy sandstorm day!

Several of you have asked if there is anything I want or need. The truth is, not really. I am missing my 2 favorite TV shows (Lost and The Office) but the Herwig's (a couple I worked with during my last deployment to Fallujah) is burning Lost onto a DVD to send me so I'm good there. I'll get caught up on The Office when I return.

However, if any of you feel the urgent need to send things here, I will give you the address below. There is a "Free Wall" in the Division Main building where things get put for anyone who wants them, typically the soldiers. The wall usually contains everything from Girl Scout cookies (a crowd favorite) to books & magazines, tooth brushes, trinkets, etc. There is truly nothing that you can send that won't be appreciated by someone. The address is:

Allen Hixson
AMC LSE - MND-N
COB Speicher
APO AE 09393

I will post more in the coming days. Here are a few "teasers" of things to look forward to:

• My new roommate
• Poker night with the boys
• Reuniting with old friends
• The DFAC (hopefully with pictures)

Until then, I hope everyone has a good Friday. And for all you mothers out there, I hope your Mother's Day is as special as you all are!