Koala

Um...I want one...

Honoring the California Fallen

Marine Corporal. Roberto Cazarez, 24, of Harbor City, CA, was assigned to 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, CA. CPL Cazarez died in Helmand province, Afghanistan, while conducting combat operations.

Honoring the Calfornia Fallen

Marine Corporal Michael J. Palacio, 23, of Lake Elsinore, CA, was assigned to Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan. CPL Palacio died March 29 in Helmand province, Afghanistan, while conducting combat operations.

Honoring the California Fallen

Air Force Captain Francis D. Imlay, 31, of Vacaville, CA, was assigned to 391st Fighter Squadron, Mountain Home Air Force Base, ID. Capt Inlay died from injuries received in an accident involving an F-15 aircraft near a base in Southwest Asia.

Daintree Rainforest

Hiking in the Blue Mountains

Enjoyng the Sites

Brittany is here

My cousin Brittany arrived today! And in Burdine tradition, she came bearing gifts. She brought cards from family that are spread out all over the US.

Hello Sydney

I arrived in Sydney, Australia today to begin my 15 days of mid-tour leave. It took about 2.5 days with very little sleep to get here and it had a rather eventful start (interesting events on base). But I made it!

Looking forward to some fun and relaxing times!

Mustache March

While delployed, a lot of the guys grow a mustache. (Ugh!) Mustache March and "Mo"vember are the two months where the mustaches seem to be everywhere.

I thought I would show my support and encourage everyone's attempt to grow a mustache.

Receiving an Air Medal

Awarded for my 6 months (June - December 2010) with the US Army Rotary-Wing Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) and presented by Lieutenant Colonel Barber, Commander 76th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron.

The Things We Do

Honoring the Callifornia Fallen

Army Specialist Edward J. Acosta, 21, of Hesperia, CA, was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss, TX. SPC Acosta died in La Jolla, CA, of injuries sustained Dec. 3 in Wardak province, Afghanistan, when his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device.