Duh...I am sooooo brain dead. Thanks Lauren.

It just never occured to me that folks would email him direct with no need to post to the Off Topic board...

Would be cool if he could join the board when he gets computer access.

Anyhow, since you asked, here's his original post to the UK board that I hijacked over here.

Here's his post:

I set sail tomorrow (the 6th) from San Diego Harbor upon the USS
Bonhomme-Richard.
We are going to the Middle East, either to Iraq or Afghanistan. We still are not
sure
which. I have been forbidden to bring a kilt along so no photos....however, I
have stored
one in my car. The point at which I know I will be back in the states, will be
when I get
my car, open the box and strap on the kilt. <grin>

Request well wishes be sent to halsteadwf(at)bonhomme-richard(dot)usmc(dot)mil

See you all in 6 months.

~Sgt Warren Halstead
15th MEU (SOC)