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.

[StarCMC]

If the mod comes to a quick stop, your head's gonna disappear! ;-)

Howling!! Ok -- I obviously missed a good headlin switcheroo -- anyone wanna enlighten me??

[OldFriend]

PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN AND PROUD OF OUR HEROES........THOSE WHO SERVE AND THOSE WHO WAIT AT HOME.

[MozartLover]

lol.............it had to do with Brittny Spears & nude pix.;^)

[TomServo]

Thanks Star! Much appreciated! :-)

[StarCMC]

I knew it would have to do with Britt-ney! LMBO. Either that or something having to do with a naked supermodel, a lawnmower and someone's privates. ;o)

[Moolah]

What a wonderful thread this is. Thanks to all the troops and their families.

[Just Lori]

God bless these guys......REAL BIG!

[ohioWfan]

I've got LOTS more..........Eric took a zillion shots on those little disposable cameras.

I'll post a few more.........don't want to hog the thread.

First day in Iraq.........a 'welcoming committee' greeted them. (This was just a few months after the war started).

Here are a couple of my favorites.....

Luxurious accomodations...........

The theatre.......

The pool......

And a 'guest' in Eric's backpack.......

Having a little fun......

And last, but not least........the BEST picture of all.......

It's good therapy every once in a while to revisit these. Thanks for letting me. :)

[Libertina]

Well I am here to BUMP this threa and praise our brave troops. God bless them and their families!

[StarCMC]

Niiiiiice!!

[MozartLover]

Yes, that is the best picture of all...can't wait for mine.:)

"Luxurious accomodations"..........lol.....Ev has it relatively cushy, being in a barracks......but when he showed us the pictures (he was home on leave last month)of his "pod", I couldn't help thinking it looked like his old dorm room times a zillion.:( What a mess!

[onyx]

BUMP for America's finest!

[onyx]

He's a full-out HOTTIE.

[ohioWfan]

Eric was in a tent for most of his deployment, but at the end moved to a different camp with a barracks.

Unfortunately they got mortared there with great frequency, so he was actually safer back in the tents.

I didn't know your son was home last month......I really need to talk to you more often!

[ohioWfan]

LOL! Bet you say that to ALL the boys'...........Moms. ;)

[MozartLover]

3rd Armored Cavalry RegimentDesert Patch

[traumer]

"Out of the Army? I'd never consider that," says Sgt. Gene Braxton, who re-enlisted and will begin parachute jump training before a possible third tour in Iraq.

[MozartLover]

Yes; he was actually home for Easter!!

We should have him home for good by Thanksgiving.:)

[ohioWfan]

Oh, Praise the LORD, ML! That is great news!

[STARWISE]

Oh .. tears at these fantastic people. God smile on them and bless them and their families.

Nancy, God bless him AND YOU, and thank you. What would we do without all our brave men and women, full of such goodness and love ??