“Well, well, well, I have ended up on another one of those all expense paid trips courtesy of Uncle Sam. (Awesome!) This adventure all began September 2008 in Morrisville, NC and upon my arrival in Baghdad, it is STILL amazing me, and it’s early yet. You see, once we got started on this deployment, I was chosen to do a job that has certainly taken me OUT of my comfort zone…”

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Anonymous said...
Love your blog, Audra! It's so nice to see your smiling face and read up on how you're doing! There's not a challenge that you can't handle so I'm sure you'll do great! You're a fabulous woman and strong NCO and I am so proud of you! You've always been a good-hearted, compassionate person so I know God is using you over there. God bless you and all the troops!

Ronnie Watts said...
What a handsome couple! From one veteran and family, thanks for all your sacrifice and devotion to duty.

Mrs. Cheryl Carter said...
Howdy Sgt. Fortune, and hello to CW5 Fortune as well! Good to see your name running across the screen of my TV. We sure miss here at home! Miss our partying too! We'll have to plan a ride when you get back.
WOW executive assistant to the big guys! Judging by the success of your last party, if anyone can carry off your job with skill and a sunny disposition it is YOU! :)
Lots of love your way,
MSG and Mrs Douglas Carter

Anonymous said...
Way to go cuz see you in a couple of months hopefully. The homefires are going good. Pray for all of our troops. TSG

Anonymous said...
Hey Audra!! Me and Samantha was reading your blog here at work!! We LOVED it!! You should write a book, your a great, detailed writer!! Anyway, be safe!! Hope ya'll had a great holidays!!
Amanda Carroll

Lorraine DiTonno said...
Hello SGT Fortune...My husband is currently serving with you there. Hope you all have a safe deployment & we're praying for you all back here!

Lynne and girls said...
Hello SGT Fortune, It was nice to read you blog on the web. Neal e-mailed me and told me about what you all are doing. You have a full time job keeping all of those guys in line. Good Luck. Tell everyone hello for us and keep the information coming. It's great to hear that everyone is doing ok. Take care and let everyone know that we are praying for all of you and wishing you a safe return. Love Lynne, Devan and Heather Purvis

Anonymous said...
My husband is currently stationed over there with your guard unit.

Hope you all have a safe deployment good thoughts for you from IN.

Anonymous said...
Hello Audra, so good to see your pic on the screen.So Proud of you. take care and be safe,
this goes for Richard too. VA. Clyde

Anonymous said...
WOW!impressive!!! sorry i didnt get to see you guys before you left,but this way i can check in on you once in awhile...stay safe, kick @ss, and knock-'em dead you little "firecracker" :)

luv ya bunches! Kim L.

Anonymous said...
Hey Audra, my husband is over there as well with the 449th, MSG Wiedel. Looking forward to reading about your experiences. Thanks for taking the time.

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