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Well, it's been a month here, and life has really gotten interesting. I've settled into the barracks--two-story, rectangular white buildings with about ten sets of bunk beds on each floor. They look strangely similar to the ones you see in old World War II photos. I've sorted through the administrative details required for being "processed" back onto active duty. (You could say that the Army floats on a sea of paperwork.) And I've begun preparations for my deployment. My day typically begins at six-thirty in the morning with Physical Training, which consists of push-ups, sit-ups, and some running. Afterward, I shower and change out of my PT uniform and into a green BDU (battle dress uniform). Then it's off to attend whatever training they have scheduled for us. * The highlight for me so far has been our two days spent on the shooting range for weapons qualifications. As a Civil Affairs soldier, I'll be carrying an M4...
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