At least when you are abroad with the government - then the world seems smaller. We are currently watch the World Cup (Spain vs. Hondurs - half time and I couldn't want Spain to lose more). Usually we don't watch TV unless it is the news - and even then ESPN is not a channel we frequently watch.
But because of the World Cup we are tuned in more. And though we loved AFN before (see our post on the hilarious AFN commercials) - now we really really love them...and ESPN. While the game is not going as Jen would hope, this is the best game ever - because of the commentators and the commercials.
First, the ESPN commentator took a break from babbling about how Spain "deserves" another goal (apparently smacking the Honduran in the face and purposely kicking your free kick early to draw a yellow card on the other team....), anyway - he took a break to give a shout out to the "men and women serving abroad, watching this match on AFN." !!! That is us!!! (Maybe he said "uniformed" but then it doesn't include us and I'm sure he didn't mean to leave us out.) It was exciting!
THEN!!! Another great AFN "commercial" came on, updating us on another random U.S. military action around the world. This time it was a lovely little fleet of Marine/Navy ships that made a stop in Peleliu. They talked about the history of the island and showed a few shots of the 3 ships moving across the water. And I'm pretty sure I saw a beautiful shaved head on the deck. :)
This sounds boring...right? NOT WHEN IT IS YOUR BROTHER'S SHIP!!! AFN just featured Dusty's ship!! Dusty was on TV!! Well..kind of. Okay - so I didn't see him on the deck (it was a helicopter view) - but it was his ship!!! Every time they interview a soldier, talk about a naval exercise or the Navy medics (which is surprisingly often) I rhetorically ask why it couldn't be Dusty - and they heard me! I hope they show that commercial again!
Jenny I love your blog. Keep it up. I'm envious but so happy for you. See the world while you are young!!! I'm sure your mom told you of Bev's wedding. It was lovely and went off without a hitch. Hotter than hot!! Your mom helped a lot.
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