This collection of entries is from November 11, 2003.
The base was closed for Veteran's Day today, but the Staging team was still working, so I came in as well, Got a spot in the parking lot! Of course, there really wasn't anybody there - I could have had an entire row. In the morning, on request of one of the techs, we all paused for a moment of silence at 11am to remember all those that have left us defending the country. This is my first experience at a military installation and that moment of silence seemed important. One of the techs is a Marine reservist - he may get the call to duty this week. Since he's a Marine, you know he'll be going to Iraq and not in just some little support role. I've only been there about four weeks, but I like the guys and the job. It's been odd hearing that one may have to leave to serve his country.