One piece of good news for you all to enjoy with me.

[Captain Angry]

Hey there,

My little brother just got home safe from his 2nd tour in Iraq. He was one of the "lucky" ones to get the 15 month tours.

Hopefully the Army will let him out this time instead of adding another year to his contract like they did last year.

But, he's home, and is smiling. And so am I. :-)

Have a great night,

Captain Angry.

[nadinbrzezinski]

Welcome him home

and it might be time to contact your reps to get him out of the army...

[Captain Angry]

13. The Reps will be busy with other stuff.

They're going to get to find out why commanders in Iraq don't like giving out "too many" Purple Hearts.

My brother's vehicle was hit with an IED, all inside were injured in some way from concussions, to hearing issues, etc.

The commander said they'd given out too many Purple Hearts at that point, so he wouldn't be submitting a report on it.

[nadinbrzezinski]

17. I understeand

And he needs those purple hearts. So all the good luck in the world with that one... oh and don't forget to involve the local press. It helps!

But I also mention this since this exactly what it took to avoid my husband getting extended... I mean stop lossed. USN Chief Ret.

[Captain Angry]

24. Good to know.

I'll broach that subject as January gets closer. Right now, it's steaks, champagne and steaks. :-)

[fooj]

1. Wonderful news!

[liberaldemocrat7]

108. Very good and your brother does fight for my freedom

unlike Republicans in Iraq who fight for dismantling the New Deal the Fair Deal and want to replace it with GW Bush's Ordeal.

[Bluestar]

2. Such great news, Captain!

Please thank your brother for his service. All the best to you and your family.

[Captain Angry]

18. Thanks.

I will be letting him know about all the nice people here saying nice things.

I just wish that around 100,000 other families got to feel this way today. Hopefully sooner, rather than later. Man we need to end this thing.

[villager]

3. well, goddamn!

As a sibling myself (two younger sisters), and the father of two brothers -- and hell, as a human being alive in this craziest of all centuries -- I toast and salute you!

and your brother!

[Captain Angry]

20. Thanks.

And yeah, this has been a screwed up century. From New Years Y2K, through Bush, and all the other weird stuff.

We need a rest!

[cherokeeprogressive]

4. Excellent News!

SMILE! News like yours guarantees a great night.

Let's hope against hope that others in your shoes have great nights to share in the not too distant future.

^5!

[Captain Angry]

22. Darn tootin.

We need to see everybody heading home soon. Safe and happy.

[cherokeeprogressive]

EVERYBODY. Soonest!

Grill him a steak for me, and tell him from one vet to another, WELCOME HOME!

[datadiva]

5. Great news for you

Thank him for us and then go be Captain Happy for tonight.

[Captain Angry]

16. It's going to be hard not to have a stupid grin on my face for a while.

I'm known as the old crotchety guy, which isn't that unusual, unless you're in your teens when you get that label.

So yeah, this will be a little different. :-)

[gateley]

6. Oh, I so love to hear that -- thanks!

[napi21]

7. Welcome home bro!!! Stay safe and stay HOME!

Thank God you weren't hurt, and I sure hope you never have to go back! All your friends at DU are surt trying to make sure you don't have to!

[Captain Angry]

11. I told my brother that if we hit Iran...

That I will sell my stock, and send his butt to Canada with a bankroll.

I'm not having any part of seeing him leave again.

He's above that sort of thing, but I'm not.

[truedelphi]

59. As someone who lived inToronto after my

Vietnam veteran husband got tired of us receiving the "Re-up" notices,
all I can say is 'Boy, he will really love it there, EH?'

Should it come to that.

And he'll never have another worry about health insurance either!!

[Hissyspit]

8. Good to hear. Buy him a beer (or whatever he wants) for me.

:toast:

[Captain Angry]

14. All I know is that he's going to be sick of steak.

He's eating like a king for a while.

[hang a left]

9. Welcome Welcome Home!!!

You are a fine patriot.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

Sleep well.

[alittlelark]

10. A 'WELCOME HOME' from me -

I wish him all he fought for!!!

[fortyfeetunder]

12. Great

I am happy for you

:bounce: :toast:

[Ghost in the Machine]

15. Great news! Tell him I said "thank you for your service to our Country"

:kick:

[UrbScotty]

19. What great news!!! If you'll excuse me, I'd like to go emoticon crazy!

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[seriousstan]

21. What is his take on the progress in Iraq?

[Captain Angry]

23. I'm letting him sleep with his wife, back home in the good old U.S. of A. for a bit.

I'll get details as I can.

I know you guys are all interested in an unvarnished report.

[BigBearJohn]

25. Give him a big bear john hug for me!

[Captain Angry]

27. You know it.

He's gotten so big since he joined the Army. He was kind of scrawny before he went in.

I think we weigh the same amount now, but he can bench press tanks. I get winded walking to my car.

[BigBearJohn]

35. Well, there's one silver lining.

[Captain Angry]

36. Still smiling, and thinking good thoughts. :-)

When I come down off the high, I'll wish that he'd gotten huge at the gym.

But for now, :-)

[EFerrari]

26. That is great news!

:toast:

[midnight]

28. That is so wonderful to hear. Thanks for sharing.

[NanceGreggs]

29. Ah, no, YOU have a great night!

FANTASTIC news!!!

I'd say, "Have a good time enjoying each other's company," but I guess that's a given, isn't it?

[Captain Angry]

32. That it is.

As soon as he's officially out, we can get back to normal. Before he went into the Army, I'd cook dinner on Sunday nights and we'd watch the Simpsons.

I can't wait to get back to the silly stuff. :-)

[NanceGreggs]

34. Funny how it's the 'silly stuff' ...

... that makes life worthwhile.

I'm SO happy for you!

[saracat]

30. Welcome home to your little brother! Hug him tight and keep smiling those smiles!

[Captain Angry]

33. I'm sure Bush will do something stupid tomorrow.

I won't let him remove the smile. :-)

[Mojorabbit]

31. Hurray!

I am so happy for you both.

[comtec]

37. CALL YOUR SENATOR!

That is call him/her your house member, any congress critter that will listen and GET HIM OUT!
Your congress critter should be able to get your brother out, that is NO more extensions to his "contract"
I don't know if he signed up ads a conscientious objector would also keep his service from being illegally extended
(illegal imho, I'm sure the contract they sign is filled with all kinds of legal bullshit!)

That aside :grouphug: I'm glad to hear he's back and in one piece physically!
Now... get him out and up to Canada anyway lol.
From what I've seen the US is going down, very fast :cry: the dollar is falling like a stone
despite all the propping up other countries have done to it recently.
Sorry to be a downer, but it sounds like the time he may bhave before his contract is up is limited.
Best to act now, then to regret it later.

And again, I'm so happy for your family that he's home and safe. My brother in law is in the coast guard, but I still worry about him being scooped up and sent over to the quagmire.

[FloridaJudy]

38. Wonderful news!

Give your little brother a hug from me. I'll be praying for him, and for all in harm's way, until this evil war is over.

:kick:

[Swamp Rat]

39. WOOHOO!!!

:bounce: :toast: :hi:

[orleans]

40. how wonderful for both of you. you've got a lot to catch up on

and don't forget to give us the lowdown on iraq.

:patriot: :woohoo:

[Captain Angry]

110. I'll start getting info out of him when he acclimates to our time zone. :-)

But you know I'll bring it here.

[Pierogi_Pincher]

41. Good news is hard to come by these days...

Happy for you and yours! Now, believing for y'all that he has done his service. Period.
Lotsa love from P_P

edit for spellink

[SalmonChantedEvening]

42. Glad he's home, so happy for you and your family Captain Angry

Great news!

:hug: :)

[laylah]

43. ...

:hug: Welcome home soldier :patriot: Glad your little bro' is home safe.

[jody]

44. Wonderful news! I wish all our troops could return safe and unharmed. n/t

[tom_paine]

45. Glad to hear it, Cap'n. In these dark times, every story of hope

is to be enjoyed and treasured.

Thanks, and good luck to your brother in his recovering from his experiences.

:patriot:

Tell him, this DUer says "Thank you for your service to the nation, no matter what the cause."

[babylonsister]

46. Yea for you and your bro, and I hope Capt. Angry isn't so angry anymore!

:toast: :toast:

[Captain Angry]

111. My brother coming home means I get to think a little less about Bush.

So definitely a little less angry.

[Marrah_G]

47. Congrats!

[Justice]

48. Thank goodness. Safe and Sound

I hope he stays on US soil.

[USA_1]

49. THANX FOR THE GOOD NEWS!!

[malaise]

50. Great news

My nephew was also lucky.

[Vinca]

51. Excellent news!

:toast:

[Lugnut]

52. Thank goodness

It's a great reason to celebrate.

My young cousin will be shipping out to Iraq in December. I hope a drawdown picks up steam so his stay there will be very short.

[madokie]

53. Good news is always more than welcome, and this is good news

Captain you and your brother hold on to one another real real tite and do it for us too
I have two draft age Stepsons and I am dreading the day they are drafted to be sent to bushco's* wars.
Encourage younger Bro' to talk about it, its the best advice I can give, its what I didn't do until it was way too late, well maybe its never too late but you know what I mean

[A-Long-Little-Doggie]

54. Great news!

I am happy for both of you!

[Rhiannon12866]

55. Great news and welcome home to your brother! K&R!

Rhiannon:hi:

[Individualist]

56. That is good news!

I hope he gets to stay home.

[madmom]

57. welcome home...and thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Maat]

58. Yahoo! Wonderful news!

Let him out!

Blessings to you and your brother.

[roguevalley]

60. bravo, Captain Angry, you and your family. Hug your brother for me.

[underpants]

61. Good!

:patriot:

[jhain]

62. Welcome Home

and great thanks for your service, Sir.

[riderinthestorm]

63. Great news and welcome home!

Par-tay at Captain Angry's house tonight! :party:

[Captain Angry]

112. Not to be too dirty about it...

But my brother hasn't seen his wife in months.

I'm hoping he has trouble walking for a few days after she's done with him.

THEN it's party time.

[Mad_Dem_X]

64. Great news!

I pray that he doesn't have to go back. :)

[bdamomma]

65. oh what good news, even if I don't know your brother can you give him

this:hug:

[flying_wahini]

66. a biiiiiig hug to the both of you..... and kisses, too.

n/t

[peace13]

67. Woo hoo, so happy for you!

A huge thank you to your brother for his service. Enjoy the moment. Peace, Kim

[yellerpup]

68. Great news! Hugs all around! eom

[Juan_de_la_Dem]

69. Welcome home

[Cha]

70. Good for your bro, you, and

your family, Captain Angry!

[Totally Committed]

71. How wonderful!

All my best wishes to you and your family, and a big hug to your brother, too.

Bless your hearts!

TC

[redqueen]

72. Wonderful!

Glad he got only 15 months... and that he made it home safe.

I join you in hoping he won't be sent right back out there. :toast:

[shance]

73. Excellent news!

Very happy for you and your brother Captain.

:toast:

[Iwillnevergiveup]

74. How wonderful!

Little brothers SHOULD be home.

Are you now Captain Head-in-the-Clouds? :hi: :patriot:

[Captain Angry]

113. Captain Goofy Grin reporting for duty.

Stuff like this makes the daily grind a hell of a lot more bearable.

[merh]

75. Welcome Home, Brother of CaptainAngry

I'm happy for you and your entire family and so grateful for your brother's service.

Thank you all and Happy Happy Welcome Home! :patriot:

[Richard Steele]

76. That sure is GOOD news! Thanks for sharing it. K&R

[Kajsa]

77. Wonderful news, Captain!

I'm so happy for you and your family.

Thanks so much for sharing this great news.

:hug: :grouphug:

[DarbyUSMC]

78. Welcome home to your brother. There truly is no place like home when

you've been where he's been.

[connecticut yankee]

79. I'm so happy for you both.

Could you tell us what he thinks of Gen. Petraeus?

[Captain Angry]

114. When he's had a steak or two, I'll ask him.

I'm looking forward to the stories.

It wasn't until after his last tour that he admitted that he wasn't in the relatively safe place he said he'd been, but that he was really walking the line, door to door stuff. He knew that none of us would have slept again if he told us that before he came home.

But the Petraeus thing will be interesting.

[Uncle Joe]

80. I'm happy for you and your familiy.

:)

[Skittles]

81. SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

man I loves me some good news :thumbsup:

[micraphone]

82. Great news indeed!

I will gladly have a beer with you guys tonight... in spirit of course :beer:

[MasonJar]

83. Hallelujah!

[Greyskye]

84. Congrats!

At least we can celebrate the small victories like this one!

Welcome home! :patriot:

:kick:

[colorado_ufo]

85. Great!

[TacticalPeek]

86. Oorah!

:patriot:

[Dark]

87. Tell him thanks for his service from me!

And glad to hear he's back safe!

[tomg]

88. Congratulations.

[swimmernsecretsea]

89. Yay! He's home and safe. Great news! nt.

[lonestarnot]

90. Right on!

:woohoo: Glad he is home safely and hope to hell he never has to go back! :hug:

[barbtries]

91. i'm so happy for you

and him.

[Joanne98]

92. YAY!!!!!!!!!!!

:toast:

[Mojambo]

93. AWESOME.

Very happy for you and yours.

I hope everyone with someone over there can be posting something similar soon.

[nam78_two]

94. Congratulations Captain Angry!

:toast: :party:

[lost-in-nj]

95. ....

I am so happy for you and your family....


:bounce: :bounce:

lost

[Bjornsdotter]

96. Great news!

:hug: to him and your whole family!

[SPKrazy]

97. Glad he's home

friend of mine is in Germany now... he is going to get to stay there until after Christmas. Hoping that he won't go for his third tour. It's affected him in ways that I hate to think about. It's the life he chose, and I have to respect that part of it. I don't think he chose the administration's endless war philosophy.

:woohoo:

congrats on your brother's safe return

:toast: here's to his not having a third tour and getting out!

:hi:

[BrklynLiberal]

98. Fantastic news.....

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[Cabcere]

99. I am so glad to hear that, Captain Angry!

:hug: :toast: :grouphug: :party: :woohoo: That is amazing news. :)

[Breeze54]

100. Great news and what a relief!!!

Tell him not to re up!! Sign nothing!!

Now you can all get some rest! ;)

[Captain Angry]

115. He's not signing shit.

He didn't mind the service, even after his first tour.

He didn't talk about re-upping back then, but he didn't talk about getting out either.

Now, he's counting the days. So am I.

[AwakeAtLast]

101. How wonderful!!!

:bounce: :bounce: :toast: :toast: :bounce: :bounce:

Tell him "Thank you!" for his service! :patriot:

So glad he's home!

[Just-plain-Kathy]

102. Great News!!!

:)

[mentalsolstice]

103. Tell him he's a hero!

It must be horrible to fight without a clear purpose. My husband spent 14 months "in country" in Vietnam, and he's still doesn't know what was achieved by that whole fiasco.

on edit: My father-in-law was stationed in the pacific during WWII, and he's full of bravado, yet he doesn't acknowledge his son as a fellow veteran.

[Captain Angry]

116. It's interesting.

When he was on his first tour, he knew exactly why he was there, and what the job was.

He was going door to door, and disarming whole sections of Baghdad. They found groups of people with millions in cash to fund attacks. They found people with the silver plated rifles of Hussein's private guard.

He said back then that they had no idea what it was going to be like there until the night Hussein was captured.

When that happened, the amount of celebratory gunfire was so loud and overwhelming, the most well equipped military in the world got real nervous. He said that his fellow soldiers just didn't understand the scale of the armaments in that country until that night.

That's a shame about your father-in-law acting like that. Both of my grandpops were in military in WWII, my dad flew bombers in Viet Nam, and everybody knew where my brother fit in. My great uncle was Army in WWII, and is still a huge Bush fan. But everybody's proud of my brother.

[RiDuvessa]

104. Congratulations.

eom.

[kestrel91316]

105. One more home safe. Let's keep working to bring them ALL home safe

from here on out.

End this immoral, illegal war NOW.

[Mozcram]

106. Congratulations, that's beautiful!

lots of love

[Lifelong Protester]

107. Please tell him thanks for his service

Americans are proud of him, and we are sorry he had to go in the first place.

[BobTheSubgenius]

109. Excellent news!

Very happy for you and your family! :)