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I'm Okay....

I just wanted everyone to know that I am doing okay. I am in an undisclosed location now, but I am doing well. I have limited internet access, but when I do get some I am going to post a video I shot before I left MCS Shelby. Take care everyone.

Dkelsmith


Last Beer before shipping....


We're not in Kansas anymore/it sucks here.....

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