My First Post Back Home

Hey everyone, it's been a while since I posted, but I figured with some time off that I should take the opportunity...

Becky and I thoroughly enjoyed my 6-day pass upon my return to Colorado Springs and we quickly realized that it wouldn't take much adjustment. Fortunately I wasn't gone for too long, so neither of us had gotten too used to recent routines. The local restaurants are happy to have us out and about, namely Dragon King Chinese, Subway, Applebees and Olive Garden! We got the chance to catch up on some shows that we had missed along with a few movies.

After the 6-day pass we started reintegration training on post. This consisted of medical tests (no issues here!), some mental evaluations (again, no problems fortunately) as well as many death-by-power point presentations on why we shouldn't drink excessively, do drugs, beat our wives, etc. Of course a few soldiers will fall prey to their old vices, but the Army wants to minimize this as much as possible.

So block leave began two days ago, and will continue on through April 13th. If soldiers have accumulated enough leave they can take the whole month off, or come in for a few hours Tues-Thurs and get 4 day passes every weekend. I'll be doing a little bit of both. Right now Becky and I are getting ready for a trip to Puerto Vallarta in two days and then getting the house ready for my mom and brothers!

I'm slowly catching up on old correspondence, so give me some time and you'll hear from me. Congrats to Laura and Jarret and the upcoming arrival of little _________ Kirshner!