Fort Carson soldiers re-enlist (mass re-enlistment of 640 GIs)

The Denver Post ^ | 5/9/2006 | By Bruce Finley

[CAWats]

The mass re-enlistment of 640 GIs of the 3rd Armored Calvary Regiment is considered invaluable to the Army's future.

A year ago, as Iraqi fighters detonated a bomb that shattered his convoy, Army Sgt. Gene Braxton led survivors scrambling out of their Humvees in the hot dusty haze to hunt for the triggermen.

Five months later, a bigger roadside bomb rocked the armored vehicle Braxton was in. Reeling from a concussion, he dragged a wounded buddy to safety.

Back in Colorado, Braxton has re-enlisted and will undergo parachute jump training in preparation for a possible third stint of combat duty in Iraq.

[mystery-ak]

.....Here's mine...he's heading to Iraq this summer......I don't have a pic of hubby in my computer...or I'd post it too!

[ohioWfan]

Never forget who was living in this place before our MIGHTY MILITARY got there........

[ohioWfan]

LOL! I have one! :)

[ohioWfan]

I LOVE that picture. He's ADORABLE!

[arbee4bush]

Here is my baby!

[mystery-ak]

Ha....thank you owf....I saved it.....it beats asking Mike to load them for me....lol

[ohioWfan]

Oh, she's lovely, arbee! Aren't you as PROUD as you could possibly be??

[ohioWfan]

I have a well organized library of photos, mystery.

I just looked under "FRIENDS." :)

[shagbark]

" In April(1864) the Democrats had their convention and they declared this war lost"
U.S.Grant.

[mystery-ak]

HOOAH...to your daughter....

[omega4179]

Thats my old unit! Good job guys.

[arbee4bush]

So proud I could just pop!

She is stateside for a few days then goes back out next week. she has been all OVER the world. My little fly-bunny.

I sure miss her at home but I am letting Dubya borrow her for a while.

LOVE all the pics---keep them coming FRiends

[TomServo]

Thanks AM. I know you folks don't like pulling stunts, but it was for some well deserved recognition.

[ohioWfan]

I didn't remember that he was a medic, ML. How PROUD you must be!

Here's Eric in Kuwait...........more than three years ago now.

Doesn't look like the scenery has changed much since then. ;)

[arbee4bush]

And you must be so proud too. Will pray for him and all our military.

Love the pics!

[mystery-ak]

I am very proud and very scared.....and your prayers are deeply appreciated....

[Billthedrill]

I got here late. I was hanging out on a thread where they got nekkid pix of Britney Spears. It's RIGHT HERE. Hubba hubba...

[TomServo]

lol! Thanks buddy! ;-)

[arbee4bush]

Well, you know where to find us when you need a shoulder. I know, it is scarey (you lived it with your husband so you know the feeling), but it is different with your kids.

I just keep as busy as I can and try not to dwell on certain things. And look forward to the next email or phone call like water in a desert :)

Hugs!