So much Noise!

Well it’s still hot out here. I guess that’s pretty much the norm. I am sorta used to all the harriers and jets flying over. I still can’t believe how loud it gets around here. It’s almost deafening every time something flies over. It feels like your head is about to explode if your too close to the flightline. Don't get me wrong, it is pretty cool to see jets take off and land all the time, but sometimes I don't know if it's worth it. They keep at least one prowler in the air at all times for security reasons. Their job is to fly over cities, detect IED’s with whatever high-tech thing they have, and alert troops on the ground so they can destroy it. That’s all they do out here. The unit I am out here with is VMFA 242, and you can see some of the bombs they have dropped online at youtube.com or any other web site like that.

I cant stress this enough, the noise is mind-numbingly aggravating and I don’t think I will be able to stand it much longer. As I’m typing this, multiple jets have taken off and landed and every time it happens the table starts shaking and everyone else starts looking around. How can I describe it? When a jet lands, it sounds exactly like a rocket is about to hit something. I will try to catch it on video for you all. Hey is there a place online where I can post videos? If so, I will post some footage and you can see how things are in more perspective.

Let’s see, what else is going on right now? Oh, we just got our company vehicle, which just so happens to be an ambulance. They also gave us a Hummer, but that’s only for emergencies. I am taking a hummer driving class on Wednesday which I hear is pretty easy.
I guess I stressed a lot about the noise. I just hate it so much. Next time I will stress about something else.
That’s all for now. I’ll keep you updated at least once a week.
Love
~ian

This is a toe we had to cut out because it was ingrown. Fun stuff.