Camp Shelby MS..mobilization site

My dearest Savannah..

Camp Shelby, MS is my mobilization training sites. This is where i relearn my skills or refresh my memory i once knew. I am also learning something new. I still think of you.
I have one pair of boots that does not fit me and left with only one.
Today I fired my M4 rifle at the range, from 25 meters to 5 meters while moving. It was fun. I will try to blog again tomorrow, its been awhle but i think of you.

My heart aches and there is something is missing in my life until i see you. You are the only person in this world that will help me with this deployment.

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