FAQ #1

Here's where we will answer a few of the most frequently asked questions that we get. We hope these answers may help you to understand what we're going through. If you have some questions we can answer, please let us know & we will try to answer them in future posts. Jake is answering all these FAQs today!

Is Jake getting deployed?
Yes. I will be deploying to Afghanistan with the 2nd of the 34th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.

Is there any way he can get out of it?
Ha. No. Short of dying, there is no way I will not be deploying.

Why doesn't he get out of the military?
I continue to serve because I believe God granted me a certain skill set and mindset to make the military my calling. To be able to serve my country, and insuch, to protect my family, is what I feel I am called to do.

How long will he be gone?
Many of you know I am on active duty at this time, but barring any major catastrophic events, I should be home by the end of July 2011.

Doesn't that suck? How are you going to do it?
It will suck, but I will concentrate on the job at hand, staying focused to be able to save soldiers' lives, knowing my family and friends are supporting me.

Will he get to come home for R & R (Rest & Recouperation) leave?
There should be a 2 week period where I will be able to come home, but nothing is guaranteed right now.

Well isn't Afghanistan "better" than Iraq?
No. They are both warzones.

What can we do to help?
Support my family and continue to be involved with their lives.