Apr 19 2008
Turnover and Marine Corps Math
Today I just spent the day learning more about the role as MCCLL liaison will be like in TQ for the next 6 months.
I am relieving Capt Watts who has been here just about 6.5 months. He likes it here but certainly wishes to head home to his wife and 2 daughters. I think his count down is just 3 days.
Originally, I was told I would be deployed for 6 months. However, according to Marine Corps math that really equates to 6.5 to 7 months. How so? Well, evidently, my 6 month clock doesn’t start until the day Capt Watts actually leaves and I officially take over for him. Sooooooo, time in Kuwait doesn’t count, the week to learn about the job doesn’t count, time in Kuwait waiting to leave for the US doesn’t count, etc…
I also have no idea when I will leave because we have no idea who will be replacing me. Until we know that, which wont be until probably September, I have no idea when I will punch.
Either way, I am cool with it. While I hope to get back in time to run the Marine Corps marathon (October 26th) life is good here and I am glad to have an opportunity to help out.
Semper Fi,
GySgt Jonathan Jenkins
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You better do more than “hope” to be back in time for the marathon mister! in case you haven’t figured it out by now, this is all about ME!!! dont make me run that marathon alone!