Texas, United States
Member Since: December 22, 2001
entire network: 3,586 Posts
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Posted: Thursday, May 17, 2007 - 11:35 AM UTC
Well, it's official! got the word today while i was out in the field, I AM HEADING TO IRAQ! I had mention it to a few of you already to give you all a heads up especially those of you who i talk to the most and to those those of you who i wanted some advice from.
Cause of security, I can't really tell you when the actual date I am leaving (not that you all can probably find out) or where I am going( the same). I can tell you it will be soon.
Don't worry, if I can get to computer, i will try to check in as much as i can, but the family will have to come first before Armorama. Oh, and before you all ask, yes I will take lots of pictures for you guys!
So happy modeling and save me some of the good stuff for when i get back.
See you guys in about a little over a year!
Pete Becerra, Jr. SGT(RET)
HHC, 71st BfSB - TEXAS
HHB, 36th ID DIVARTY -TEXAS
B Co.(-), 949 FSB, 56th BCT, 36th ID - TEXAS
B Co., 324th FSB, 3rd Brigade, 24th INF DIV(MECH)
563rd ORD Co. - GERMANY
Wellington, New Zealand
Member Since: May 01, 2002
entire network: 2,088 Posts
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Posted: Thursday, May 17, 2007 - 02:46 PM UTC
Let me be the first to say Good luck Pete! I hope everything goes well and you and your fellow soldiers come home safe and sound
"Da Kiwi Kid"
Andrew Barclay

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England - East Anglia, United Kingdom
Member Since: September 13, 2005
entire network: 2,016 Posts
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Posted: Thursday, May 17, 2007 - 04:44 PM UTC
Hi Pete
Please keep your head down and stay safe,all the best for you and your mates,do a good job and free the world of this cancer
Andy
Major Caryle,
"Shall we have a go at the far end now,sir?"
Lt Colonel "Johnny" Frost,
"Having a go,is hardly text book terminology Harry"
Major Caryle,
"But you'll let us try sir?"
A Bridge Too Far
Lottery Campaign "Oh de Vichy"
Provincia de Pontevedra, Spain / España
Member Since: October 23, 2006
entire network: 300 Posts
KitMaker Network: 80 Posts
Posted: Thursday, May 17, 2007 - 04:53 PM UTC
My thoughts are with you & your family , take care, lots of care.
Competing against others there will always be better or worse. Competing against yourself you can only get better,but only, only! if you learn from your mistakes.
Missouri, United States
Member Since: May 16, 2005
entire network: 103 Posts
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Posted: Thursday, May 17, 2007 - 07:10 PM UTC
good luck and stay safe
i will be over there myself soon hopefully you can find the model club
my brother is over there now and has said he knows exactly where the one on the fob im going to is at
staff_Jim
PublisherNew Hampshire, United States
Member Since: December 15, 2001
entire network: 12,571 Posts
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Posted: Thursday, May 17, 2007 - 07:35 PM UTC
A year!

Well we'll miss ya.
Stay safe Pete and have a good trip.
Best wishes,
Jim
England - East Anglia, United Kingdom
Member Since: January 29, 2005
entire network: 100 Posts
KitMaker Network: 0 Posts
Posted: Thursday, May 17, 2007 - 08:33 PM UTC
Hi Pete,
Good luck on the tour the worst thing for this time of the year is the weather its HOT now i should know since im out here at the moment soon to be leaving and heading back to the uk for some rest and then crack on with the models that i left last year and get moaned at for trying to destroy the house with model kits out everywhere.
Again i wish you good kuck and have a safe tour and hope to see you on the website now and then.
All the best.
Pete.
Iraq
"Heres two fin rounds,call me in the morning"
Real men wear black
California, United States
Member Since: September 04, 2002
entire network: 1,411 Posts
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Posted: Friday, May 18, 2007 - 12:36 AM UTC
"Dear SHAEF, I have just pissed into the Rhine River. For God's sake, send some gasoline." General George S. Patton.
Ohio, United States
Member Since: April 28, 2007
entire network: 164 Posts
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Posted: Friday, May 18, 2007 - 02:46 AM UTC
Hi Pete
Good luck and God's speed. You keep your head down and your ass wired tight. Remember, Making it home is being hero enough . Leave the John Wayne [auto-censored] for Hollywood.
Harry
Illinois, United States
Member Since: March 18, 2006
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Posted: Friday, May 18, 2007 - 04:42 AM UTC
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Colorado, United States
Member Since: December 25, 2004
entire network: 3,770 Posts
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Posted: Friday, May 18, 2007 - 05:20 AM UTC
Pete,
Good luck man! Watch your backside and your fellow's backsides....they'll do the same! Stay safe, Keep the Kevlar on! See a "bump" near the road, call EOD....or, have fun and put a couple of rounds in it! If it goes boom! then ya done real good. If it don't, keep the brass to 'esplain to the "higher-ups."
God speed, good tour! And no one will complain about the large quantity of pics you'll be posting.
Pete....on a very serious note....CYA brother....your's and your brothers and sisters. That's what it's about...
Rock on!
Mike
Ontario, Canada
Member Since: May 08, 2005
entire network: 265 Posts
KitMaker Network: 0 Posts
Posted: Friday, May 18, 2007 - 07:11 AM UTC
You think ur hunting the Sniper but He is Hunting you-Sniper
You got IcEd-Sniper
You got PiZoWnEd- Sniper
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Indiana, United States
Member Since: October 16, 2002
entire network: 5,272 Posts
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Posted: Friday, May 18, 2007 - 04:13 PM UTC
Stay safe and thank you Pete.
Look forward to hearing from you when you are able.
Shaun
"A government big enough to give you everything you want is a government big enough to take from you everything you have." Gerald Ford, August 12, 1974
Grumpyoldman
ConsigliereFlorida, United States
Member Since: October 17, 2003
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Posted: Friday, May 18, 2007 - 04:22 PM UTC
Good Luck Pete, Keep your head down, and butt covered.
If you need anything- OK within reason - don't be afraid to ask, and send your APO address.
Character is what you do when no one is looking.
Few things are harder to put up with than a good example.- Mark Twain
Make yourself an honest man, and then you may be sure that there is one less scoundrel in the world.--Thomas Carlyle
Texas, United States
Member Since: December 22, 2001
entire network: 3,586 Posts
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Posted: Friday, May 18, 2007 - 06:01 PM UTC
Thanks guys for all the well wishes!
It's going to be hard the first month or so having ARMORAMA WITHDRAWLS.
I wonder if they have a DETOX center at one of those clubs over there?
Pete Becerra, Jr. SGT(RET)
HHC, 71st BfSB - TEXAS
HHB, 36th ID DIVARTY -TEXAS
B Co.(-), 949 FSB, 56th BCT, 36th ID - TEXAS
B Co., 324th FSB, 3rd Brigade, 24th INF DIV(MECH)
563rd ORD Co. - GERMANY
Buskerud, Norway
Member Since: July 31, 2005
entire network: 1,871 Posts
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Posted: Friday, May 18, 2007 - 06:54 PM UTC
Good luck Pete. Be careful over there.
Erik
England - South East, United Kingdom
Member Since: September 11, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, May 19, 2007 - 12:41 AM UTC
Hi Pete wishing you the best of luck,keep your head down and your powder dry,see yer soon.
England - South East, United Kingdom
Member Since: June 27, 2006
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Posted: Friday, May 25, 2007 - 04:43 AM UTC
Pete
Good luck and keep safe.
Remember us left back in the world really do appreciate what you and your brothers/sisters in arms are doing.
Andy
It's not the same, better, but not the same...
IPMS NO 10636
Scotland, United Kingdom
Member Since: May 25, 2005
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Posted: Friday, May 25, 2007 - 04:46 AM UTC
Good luck mate. Keep your head down and your sights up.
Scotland, United Kingdom
Member Since: June 10, 2004
entire network: 715 Posts
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Posted: Friday, May 25, 2007 - 03:21 PM UTC
Bring us back a stick of Iraqi Rock
Good luck out there mate, stay safe.
"The military don't start wars. Politicians start wars."
Illinois, United States
Member Since: January 18, 2003
entire network: 547 Posts
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Posted: Friday, May 25, 2007 - 08:31 PM UTC
Stay safe and thank you for your service!
Sean
Tennessee, United States
Member Since: November 16, 2002
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Posted: Friday, May 25, 2007 - 08:41 PM UTC
Texas, United States
Member Since: December 22, 2001
entire network: 3,586 Posts
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Posted: Monday, May 28, 2007 - 08:07 AM UTC
Still here, but just for a few more days!
Just finished moving my family in our new apartment so now it's time for me to start packing for the big vacation in the sand box.
Thanks again guys for the nice comments and I will try and get on one last time this weekend before I head out.
Pete Becerra, Jr. SGT(RET)
HHC, 71st BfSB - TEXAS
HHB, 36th ID DIVARTY -TEXAS
B Co.(-), 949 FSB, 56th BCT, 36th ID - TEXAS
B Co., 324th FSB, 3rd Brigade, 24th INF DIV(MECH)
563rd ORD Co. - GERMANY
India / भारत
Member Since: July 28, 2005
entire network: 279 Posts
KitMaker Network: 42 Posts
Posted: Monday, May 28, 2007 - 03:04 PM UTC
Come back with the stories to tell us all. Take care Pete and Stay safe.