Soldiers, they get to go the the darnedest places. This is not vacation and there is no lying out sunning on the beaches for these guys. Nonetheless, some of the soldiers are willing to carry magnets for me.
I know a man who trains National Guard soldiers for deployment and has sent magnets with soldiers to Iraq, Afghanistan, Qatar and Kuwait. Another person who assists in training Air Force personnel promised to take one to the Philippines base. I wish I'd thought to ask which island the base is on. Another young man who is with the Air Force in Kyrgyzstan and is armed with three magnets. An acquaintance's son is headed to Syria on a naval carrier soon and, hopefully, will figure out how to get at least one magnet ashore.
I Seldom get response from people who carry magnets for me but never hear from the soldiers...and I know better than to expect it. Photos? No chance.
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