Many, many emails from first timers

I have received over a dozen emails from folks that has either a friend, Son or Daughter and even one from a young lady that is really not sure of her status with her warrior other than they are friends and maybe a little more who knows, but it was that email that has inspired me to post tonight. As our warriors get deeper into their operations the more I will be posting here as most of you know. , this particular email really opened my eyes as I know that the unit moved out with a few new guys.

This post is for all the new families and friends of the Herd.

I have received emails asking what to say and what to send to our new warriors. So for as to what to say here are the rules I employ when speaking to my warrior.

Rule 1. Always ask how they are so you you can gauge the up coming conversation.

2. Show them what you have learned about their unit and how prestigious it is. You can do this by educating yourself here.

www.173abnbde.setaf.army.mil/history.htm

3. Make them proud to be with a unit so respected throughout the Military community.

4. Make sure they know how proud of them.

5. Make sure you tell them how much you love them.

6. Never tell them of the trips to exotic places you are about to go on. (Lesson I just learned not long ago)

8. What they need downrange.

9. Ask who their Battle buddies are. Drop them a letter when you can as well.

10. Don't show your emotions in a negative manner as our job is to help build moral while they are deployed. This way we coach the ultimate warrior to perform at their best, thus getting home safe.

If you need support contact me at larryarnone@gmail.com and I will do my best to help you. These guys are good and I think the unit are going to be hitting some more major Grand slams this time around. Right MSG!

This is Larry Arnone
AKA Bluestardad (and I want to keep it that way

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