Training and Stress

While Hurricane Ike decides what to do, we are here training. It seems like busywork, and to some extent it is, but there are aspects to deployments that need reinforcement. Even to those of us that are deployment "veterans" (i.e. those who have been on a 2 week mission in austere settings before), you can't learn enough of some subjects. For the new folk, it may be their first introduction to a subject while out in the field. So, if you hear me referring to training, realize it is for a very good reason!

Stress can be a big problem on deployments. So, we are given downtime for obvious reasons. It lets us "let our guard down", stand down, cool down, whatever you want to call it. Sharing a room can be a stressor for some people who are more accustomed to having a hotel room by themselves. Eventually, living in a tent, a gym, or other location can (and will) add to stress. I am writing this entry during a 1-hour period of downtime.

So, just to let everyone know, I am doing fine. Kicking back in my room right now! Another training at 3:00pm... (Eastern time, that is)