As usual, this post is a little over due. Sorry for the lateness but I have been trying to settle in and get used to how things work around here.

For all of you that don't know, I have PCS'd (Permanent Change of Station) from Ft. Gordon, GA to Ft. Leavenworth, KS on Monday. This is where I will be for a long time, at least 2 years. So far, Kansas isn't that bad. The base is beautiful and the weather is way better that hot and humid Georgia. Instead of living in 60 man bays as was the case in basic or 6-8 man rooms at AIT, I have my very own room! Crazy, I know. They are 2 man "apartments" with 2 separate rooms but we share a bathroom and a 1/2 kitchen (only a fridge and microwave). But I get my own room with cable and Internet access, walk in closet, and TV cabinet (dude that had the room before me left his old tv cause he got a 42" plasma so I am using the free TV) which is like hitting the lotto after being in basic and AIT.

My job will be working in the S6 shop, which is the communication shop, at the battalion. It is only me and 2 other guys in the shop and I came from AIT with one of them. The other guy is a Specialist and is so far really cool. From what I've seen, there really isn't much to do. Just alot of sitting around and fixing minor problems like email and CAC card failures. Absolutely nothing that I learned at AIT will be useful. We don't even have any of the radio equipment that I spent 2/3 of AIT working on. Just like the Army I guess. Oh well, I will have plenty to learn from the Spc.

New address:

PV2 Frank Warnock
405 Cody Ave., Unit 67
Fort Leaveworth, KS 66027

Care packages are now welcome more that ever. There is no limitations on what I can have, no one I have to show what is the box, nothing like that.

Same phone number but I have to warn you, I don't get any reception more that 2 feet inside the building. These places were built to withstand tornados, I guess so the walls are like 3 feet thick and the built with metal instead of wood. I basically have to leave my phone on the windowsill and use my bluetooth when I am inside my room. If I don't pick up, please don't worry. I probably just don't have any bars. I will call you back as soon as I get a chance.

Still trying to figure out when I can get some leave to come home and see you all. Should have a better idea early next week. Until then, be safe Ohio.

Finally, Your Operational Army Solider,
Frank