I sleep alone so you dont have too!!!

Rich's DeploymentThe tents in Manas, ,Kyrgyzstan
The guys in their desert flight suits having their last beers for a long time. Afghanistan is a completely dry country. The guys will be in detox,
The movie theater... Hope they're not playing the "Notebook" that one's a tear jerker!
The sleeping quarters.
5 star Hilton in Kyrgyzstan. I wonder if they have turn down service.

For those of you who haven't heard yet, Rich has been deployed for "4" months to Afghanistan. I use the air quotes because I'm pretty sure it will be a full 5 months or even 6months before he comes home. The guys had to spend a few days in Manas on their way to Bagram. Above are the pictures he sent me. I am so thankful for all the luxuries I have in my life just looking at their living quarters. Once he is in Afghanistan he will still be in a tent but will have his own 8x8 room. I know my hubby is one of the lucky ones because his job is up in the air and not on the ground but this is still a huge adjustment for both of us.

I came back to the States for the whole deployment.. I have been able to speak to him almost every single day. At first we heard we could only talk twice a week for 15mins, but thanks to Skype that is not the case. Rich seems to be in good spirits and is getting to fly almost every single day. As everyone says "Well he is doing what he wants to do." I agree I just wish it wasn't in a combat zone. I already worry as it is. He has a very dangerous job! But I am so proud of him and that is is serving his country. He is my American Hero and I am thankful to be by his side going through this together. I'll keep you posted if I hear anything amazing.

Everyone just pray for safety for him and his squadron!!!!