Almost time to leave

Hey guys!
     Yesterday was September 11th, which is a National Day of Service in the United States.  Therefore all 21 teams on my FEMA Corps class served in schools or Fire Departments in Vicksburg or Jackson.  My team got to go to Fire Department 9 in Vicksburg, where we painted the bay floor and then we spent the rest of the day burning evidence and police reports in large barrels.  It was a lto of fun and hard work! The city of Vicksburg hosted a BBQ for us where we were addressed by the major and we reflected on the experience.  We also had a dance party at the BBQ where I did he Electric Slide! I love the idea of using September 11th as a day to give back to your community.  Millions of people served their communities last September 11th, so if any of you reading this have served on this National Day of Service, then thank you! There are many National Days of Serivce every year, so if your interested, look em up!







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A teammate burning a police report.



     These are my last days here at the campus in Vicksburg until mid December.  Today we had PT at 6 am, washed the government can and tools, and had a Clearance Meeting with my Unit Leader and team.  In an hour I will heading to Induction Rehearsal and then after that I'll be given my new FEMA Corps shirt that we are going to be wearing for Induction.  Induction is tomorrow!!! We will have a ceremony with all the members, staff, Team Leaders, and really important staff that are coming from Headquarters that were the ones who thought of creating a FEMA Corps.  On Induction day I will be a tour guide for parents, families and friends of members.  We will also be taking a photo witht the entire Corps in our new FEMA shirts.  Once we get to Anniston we will be issued more clothing from FEMA, such as a windbreaker, a polo, and a hoodie.  We are going to be looking legit.

     I will be heading to Anniston Alabama the day after Induction.  We will spend two weeks at a training site where we will be trained in our Specialist Role, which for my team is Individual Assisstance.  We have been preparing for Anniston since day one here, since it's a high security area and very strict with badges, curfews, attendance, etc.  I will have internet access in Anniston, although I will not be bringing my laptop because we are going to be issued Laptops and Blackberry's once we get to Anniston. 



I need to fit my entire life in this red bag, plus a backpack. Boy do I have some packing to do!

Wish me luck for Induction and preparing to leave for Anniston!!!