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i got one of those learn iraqi cds from barnes and noble...not sure if it was recorded wrong or if the 'hock' sounds actually belong in between words. i guess i'll find out soon enough. i've continued with my pre-deployment preps. i've been working on getting my clearance back up to speed. seems like over the years, it has expired. but should not be an issue since i've held a secret clearance as a Fire Controlman (no we don't put out fires) for the last 19 years. the only problem is the paperwork involved. while most of it is online, there is a 30 page 'working' copy to fill out "just to make sure nothing is forgotten" ...had a chance to meet w/ a friend off the HST (USS Harry S. Truman, my prior command) and from what i understand the surgeon is bringing sexy back...lol...HST sailors reading this, enjoy the humor and BE SAFE, sandboxrich