The Beginning

The unit learned in December that it had been sourced to deploy. Flexibility is the key.

"We're going to Iraq." No, wait. "We're going to Afghanistan."

When? "Well, it'll be in October, 2008."

No, wait. "It'll be in June of 2009."

Maybe not. "February 2009."

Regardless of the changes in the plan and demands placed upon them, the soldiers of the 166th Engineer Company have been fantastic and motivated.

It is now October, and we're mere months from the day we'll leave. Life has been busy, and it will become even more hectic as we continue to train.

Whatever is required of us from now through the time we return, there is no doubt that the soldiers in this fine unit will do it and do it well.