So I need to start getting on this more often-
Currently kicking it in Afghanistan. I am now stationed up at Fort Drum. I am excited to go check out the east coast! I need to put up some new pictures too.

So.. Yeah basically because the Army takes my time and my soul whenever I have free time I have been doing lots of stuff. Since coming back from Afghanistan with that whole combat thing, shooting at bad guys and getting shot at, I have been seeking adrenaline filled activities, Snowboarding when we got back in the end of winter. Skydiving and now riding dirt bikes again. Of course throw in military parachuting type activities. And of course trying to meet girls at bars, that seems like its the only place up here to do that.. Im going rock climbing tomorrow.. Not like the rock gym type but the outside on a rock face next to the Seward Highway and the Turnagan Arm.. Should be good times! I need to find a chick! I already have all the toys I need. The only other thing besides a chick I want now is a Dog and a Boat! The back of my truck needs to have a dog in it!

Is back in Anchorage. My apartment is not ready until friday but its ok. Im still gonna go out and have fun. Beer is amazing and seeing real girls is also really cool. Driving is fun.. definitely still winter here.. lol.

On the way back to AK! Currently in Leipzig, Germany on layover. First activities upon arrival besides getting civilian clothes.. Moose's Tooth.. The Great Alaskan Bush Company and then the Bars downtown! Hit me up!

Afghanistan!

So far, 2 months down 10 more to go. We've been doing lots of good things and there are all sorts of funny stories I wish I had time to write up here.

Thats my platoon over here! Awesome squared away Paratroopers!

In afghanistan! At 7400 FT.. Running sucks at this altitude. We haven't seen much action yet.. Enough to earn our combat infantryman's badges.. We have some kick ass rides.. We also don't have to wear combat boots.. We get to rock kick ass Asolo hiking boots.. its the shit..Living conditions are ok. Hot Chow and warm showers
Send mail! I've got a whole platoon of guys who are into Suicide girls!
Rutledge, John
HHC (A Co ) 1st PLT
3/509th IN (ABN)
FOB Orgun-E
APO AE 09311

If you want to send letters or care packages send me a message with your email and I will give you my/ my platoon's address.

Going to Afghanistan soon!