New EWO

Amazingly, my relief is in Baghdad and in an even stranger chain of events, he should be here at my location within the next few days. Very strange in deed. The concept that my time might be coming to an end just has not really hit. The good news is that I was ready to leave months ago - so the sentimental attachment just isn't here. However, in true Navy form there is a mandated time length requirement for a turnover (I guess this is to ensure a "proper" turnover). The funny part about this is that on a ship you are lucky to get five days. It is more of a, "I had it - you got it." The turnover requirements over here are just insane. Another admin program designed to help the war fighter that falls short. So does that mean that I know my fate and when I'll be coming home? The long and short of it is no. Don't take this as bitterness - I would say that it is quite safe that I'll be home well prior to December. Trust me - it can't come soon enough. The fun meter is broken.