Deployment

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Have arrived at Sydney International Airport to catch our QANTAS flight to Cairo, Egypt.

Was a bit awkward when we rocked up at the airport with rifles, body armour, and other heavy weaponry. However, we shouldn't have worried, as the Customs agents seemed more concerned about Shawn's toothpaste tube and Katie's drink bottle, which they confiscated with great fanfare. Shawn and Katie are still fuming about the body cavity search they had to undergo after their items were found. Had to cover their mouths and drag them away before we got arrested for assault on a federal agent. Luckily, rifles and grenades went unnoticed. Hopefully we have similarly "blind" Customs agents when we pick up our Stryker units from Germany.

We have a long flight ahead. Some of the lads have suggested we use the time to practice aircraft hostage drills, but for some reason I don't think the Federal Air Marshal in the front row seat will approve. Instead, purchased the "Where's Bin Laden" picture book at the newsagent. Hopefully this will be adequate in preparing us for our mission in Afghanistan.

Oh great, another gate change. And half the crew is wandering around the Duty Free, this'll be such a hassle trying to round them up and inform them of the change.

Farewell, shall post an update once I arrive in Cairo.