"Our KLM flight left at 0130. It became one of the scariest flights I've ever been on."

"We landed at about 0545 in Amsterdam. I was glad to get off the plane: in addition to all the other problems we had, there were some soldiers who were determined to make up for all the lost time they couldn't get alcohol."

"Our plane got back to El Paso at about 2100. I was shocked to find a reception committee...!"

31DEC98

"Spent the day with Heidi, shopping and trying to relax. We celebrated New Years with some new friends and with dinner at the O'Club."

1JAN99

"At 5.00 PM we had a ceremony at the base of the Franklin Mountains to honor those soldiers still in the Middle East. Tonight, the Star on the Mountain is lit for 11th Brigade. I'm proud of Heidi: She's the one who organized this and created a new tradition."

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