Norfolk, VA

It was difficult saying bye to Julie, Spencer, Dylan and my mom at the airport. Spencer said it best "Why does the Air Force send people to Iraq, to make families sad?" It definitely was sad but I think we were all ready to get the clock rolling. It was reassuring to know that my efforts and strain on our family was not unnoticed, several passengers at the Atlanta airport came up to us and thanked us for our service and our work overseas. I made it to Norfolk at midnight and checked in at the military airport on the naval station. My flight leaves tonight at midnight with stops at Maine, Ireland, Kuwait, and Al Udeid. I will spend a day or two there prior to flying to Balad.