August 10, 2008
As usual it has been quite crazy. Someone snapped yesterday, a female, and tried committing suicide. I don't say this to scare you but I say it because I want you and Caleb to know that you are both my motivation. Aside from other important things you are my driving force.
Currently there are way too many boys than men out here. A lot of people just can't stop running their mouths and we've got to get "smoked." It feels great once it's done, but whatever for 5+ minutes straight is absolutely no fun. Hopefully they'll get some growing up sometime here. It not fair having to be punished for the stupidity of others.
There are some great guys here but there is too much foul language here for me...

Neal Arrives in SC

August 08, 2008
It has been crazy around here and we haven't even gone down range yet. Down range means Basic Training itself. I can only hope that time passes quickly and I can enjoy my family once again.
It's getting short on time but remind me to tell you about a fight that happened yesterday while we were giving blood. Quite odd to be honest, but rest assured I was not involved.
P.S. After seeing myself bald again I have realized that I want hair again. I knew you'd be happy to hear that! :)