So, Im off to Africa...

[M. Johnson 1st MRB]

So some of you guys know and some of you don't, but I'm going to be living and working in Africa specifically Zambia for the next few months from the 17th January. I've kinda put off posting about this for a while as I haven't been 100% that I was going to go.

This has been a dream of mine for many years, and I've had to get over some challenges to get to where I am today. As some of you know 2012 was a really tough for me with my grandfather getting hospitalised, and his slow but good recovery from a heart attack. I believe the time is right now, because I want to be able to make him proud of me for something.

Anyway, I wanted to make this post to thank you guys for being awesome in 2012, genuinely at certain points I don't know what Id of done without you guys seriously, (This even goes to the guys no longer in the unit), without the laughs, advice, fun and support you guys gave me I wouldn't of got through last year, and I would not have the courage to do what I'm doing. That said I'll definitely be back at some point in April.

If you wanna know anything about what i am doing in Zambia, just ask!

P.S Keep on being the best god damn realism unit in all of DODS.

P.S.S Keep hating on Rather till I get back, I mean look at him, he deserves it!

*Salute*

[Magoo]

Bring condoms, soap, and an EpiPen. And look out for Kony because I hear that he is a bad dude.

Good luck and I hope you have a good time.

[ClickClickahShit]

Sounds like an amazing opportunity man! Have a wonderful time Johnson and see you when you get back!

[Gearhart 1st MRB]

Johnson 2013. lol Have a great time man

[Acton]

Sounds amazing. Best wishes.

[S. Richards]

Don't catch AIDS.

[Xiong]

MSgt. M. Johnson timed out.

[Englebretson 1st MRB]

Dibs on his stuff if he gets eaten by a lion.

[Reis]

Yerrrr, nice man have a great time over there, we'll speak on vent many times before that i hope ;D

(Get a diamond for me)

[Patrick 1st MRB]

Enjoy your time. I have heard mostly positive things from the people that I have talked to that have gone. I think its a great opportunity to be able to go.

Take care.

[Arsenault 1st MRB]

Good luck Johnson and have fun over there! See you when you get back!

[Legend]

Bring condoms, soap, and an EpiPen. And look out for Kony because I hear that he is a bad dude.

Good luck and I hope you have a good time.

If you get attacked by a lion, my African friend Alex Ochuwanji told me you wait for it to come very close to you, then it will pounce and then you stab it in the neck.

[Bryant 1st MRB]

I want his internet...wait....

[S. Richards]

If you get attacked by a lion, my African friend Alex Ochuwanji told me you wait for it to come very close to you, then it will pounce and then you stab it in the neck.

I cant find that guy in the Far Cry 3 wiki...

[Parker 1st MRB]

P.S.S Keep hating on Rather till I get back, I mean look at him, he deserves it!

Oh don't worry, I've become an expert at hating on Rather.

Great opportunity, life experience, work experience, adventure, all great things that'll come from going on this trip. I know I've been teasing you about leaving but honestly I wish you the best of luck and I hope you stay safe and out of trouble.

[Takel 1st MRB]

You got it! Nice one, wouldn't want you to lose that winning streak of job apps.

Take care of yourself, make sure you come back without more family members to worry about and everything still intact

[Quarterman 1st MRB]

Safe travels and have fun. 3rd Platoon will miss you ;D

[Penkauskas 1st MRB]

Hey man, good luck! It'll be something you'll never forget. I wish you safe travels and great experiences!

[Alvarez]

Good on ya. I know people who've lived in California their whole lives and never seen the beach, but you're going clear overseas! I know that star Dodgers' pitcher Clayton Kershaw and his wife started a program in Zambia, maybe you'll meet that beast of a southpaw!

[Gooderham 1st MRB]

Have a great trip Johnson! I would play some Far Cry 2 before you go, just to hone your skills.

In all seriousness, have a great trip, stay safe and enjoy yourself!

[Cutts]

Well, congratulations dude! You've mentioned this before, and its really cool that it has all come together for you.

3rd Platoon are going to be a very sorry bunch indeed for a few months.

Anyway, stay safe, and I'm sure you'll have an excellent time and meet a lot of excellent people!

[Jones 1st MRB]

Ahh great opportunity m8, I hope it all goes well and yo have an amazing time. Expect you to come back with some interesting stories.

Have a good one

[Giovannoli 1st MRB]

dont be gone to long!!! You sexy beast we will miss you and good luck! Bring lots of bug spray!!