My daughter Ilyana wearing my brand new DCU boonie hat.  I didn't get to wear it much during my deployment, though.  I was lucky to get to go home from CRC before heading out.  This picture was taken 27 June 2004.  I left for Kuwait on July 4th.

My buddy Chris after CIF issue at Ft Bliss

Steve Getting Ready To Go

Steve and Chris

Dinner at Cattlemans Steakhouse after Range Qualification

MD-11 up close - the engines are much taller than I am

The long walk to the plane from Bliss to Kuwait

Dogs inspecting bags at Ft Bliss prior to departure

M9 Range 2 - Popups up in lanes

M9 Range 1