Craig's Deployment

Dyke, Karley, Conor, Cole, and myself all made it down to Camp Atterbury to send Craig off today. We attended a had a 20 minute ceremony, then the soldiers were boarding buses to go directly to Fort Dix, New Jersey. The Times newspaper was there and asked us a few questions. Craig gave us orders to keep our answers short, and don't say anything stupid. I think we did okay, because none of us could think of anything to say. The reporter did all the answering, we just agreed with a head nod. Craig also ordered us to keep the good-bye short and simple. I have his address for the next 6 weeks. He said we could write him while training in Fort Dix. The Chief Commander stated that this was one of the most experienced, and qualified units he has seen in the last four years. That was comforting. I know Craig appreciates all your prayers and thoughts for him and he assures us it won't be long and he'll be home again.

The address is:

SPC VanDyke, Craig (0131)
Doughboy Loop, Bld #6038
384th Military Police Company CS
Fort Dix, New Jersey 08640-9001

Also, if you wouldn't mind posting your e-mail addresses, Joan (Dykes sister) is willing to be in charge of organizing "care-package timing", so Craig can receive packages on a timely basis, and not all at once. You can blog them, or e-mail Joan with them @ JJR132@aol.com.