Thanks Randy, I appreciate that and I appreciate you!

Been a rocky real world 24 hours and I appreciate the Yard mightily.

Any man who takes his kids fishing can't be ALL bad!

AMEN to that Tom!

Found out how to make a stove out of a mailbox.

http://tinyhouselistings.com/build-a-do-it-yourself-tiny-woodstove/

Cool. One of the guys I work with swears by his ember lite stove

You know you’re spending too much at Cabelas when they start sending you hardback catalogs instead of the flimsy paper advertisements.

I picked up some real hunting/fishing boots. I had been using some old "hiking" boots I had from years ago that were more looks than anything else. They actually had good traction and materials held up for 15 years or so after a bit of glue. Unfortunately they were not water proof and one of the places I hunt holds water pretty good.

Yep you hit the cabelas big league lol

I was issued about 15K worth of deployment gear. I have no idea how accurate that number is. Just taking a stab in the dark.

Full set of IMTV (improved modular tactical vest) and yes it is much improved. With the latest X-SAPI plates.

A complete set of FILBE (Family of Improved Load Bearing Equipment) and this is definitely an improvement from my last issue, especially the main pack.

An M50 Gas mask which is also an improvement (at least comfort wise) over the M40.

Many other odds and ends, most notable ... a poncho liner with a zipper!!! I love my poncho liner even more now that it can act as a summer time sleeping bag. I love my woobie!

Last week I received my M4 with ACOG. I am anxious to fire it. Last time I was issued a weapon, I was of lower rank and got the M16A4. So, this will be the first time firing this service rifle.

And I got this AN/PEQ-2 Target Pointer/Illuminator/Aiming Light thingy. Yeah, I'm pretty much Rambo now. I'm tacti-cool.

Pics or it didn't happen hahaha

it's all standard issue, my friend.