Just to refresh everyone's memory, as if you didn't know, my little brother Cole is currently in the marines and stationed in NC (Camp Lejeune). If you were on planet earth yesterday, you definitely heard part or hopefully all of President Obama's speech from Camp Lejune regarding the removal of combat troops from Iraq by Aug 2010. Hurray for that! I was lucky enough to be home to watch and was texting back and forth with my brother during the speech. He got to see and hear the President's message up close and personal- AS EVIDENCED IN THE PICTURE BELOW!!!
Look at the top row of marines, directly at the back-top portion of Obama's head, and Cole is the second guy from the center (after Obama's head) with glasses:
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Did I forget to mention that Cole was also chosen to drive a truck in the convoy leading President Obama around the base for a tour?? ...I'm such a proud sis... =)
If you've read my blog in the last week, you may remember my bitter message of the news that Cole will be deployed shortly.... We got news last week that Cole was actually assigned to a different unit than he expected. He will not be deployed this April, but within the year he will definitely be shipping out to Afghanistan at some point. So, YAY for now, but we'll keep you posted!!
Keep those troops in your thoughts and prayers!!!
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