Daniel mentions that he is in a new outfit in the same location. He talks about not wanting to be a Cadre Sgt., and that he would rather go back to being a Mortar Sgt in Fort Bliss. He also mentions that he does not know when he will get his…
Daniel comments on the weather back in Wisconsin and mentions that he hopes to be home soon. He talks about the weather in Texas, and also mentions that there is not much to do in the local town.
Daniel describes some of his training, and mentions that it is particularly gruelling. He hopes to be home in time for the new year, and mentions that he received some letters from home.
Daniel talks about his current training schedule. He also mentions that his training ends on December 23, so he hopes to be home for Christmas. He also mentions that he has a cold.
Daniel mentions that he will be moving to Camp Maxey, Texas. He also mentions that he has been feeling better, and hopes that he will gain back some of the weight he lost. He also talks about the possibility of going to West Point as an instructor.
Daniel reminds his mother to send him his bonds. He talks about his health again, and mentions that he has been sick a lot recently. He also mentions that he had his overseas physical, and express his hopes for a furlough soon.
Daniel writes that he is enclosing some pictures he took in the desert. He talks about some of the work he has been doing, and also mentions that he is now smoking a pipe instead of cigarettes. He also mentions that he heading back to mechanic…