Back in the U. S. A.

Yes, they've arrived.

I've talked to Tom a couple times today - gosh, its so good to be able to call him and talk whenever. They have the day off and were out shopping at Wal-Mart for goodies for a surprise party for recently promoted officer. I asked him how that was to be shopping in regular clothes too. He liked breathing clean air, being able to see without the sand blowing, and many other things now that he's back on U. S. terra firma. Oh, he appreciated not having to carry a gun around all the time. Awesome!

I am very thankful he's back.