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Bob talks about getting to Holtville, CA. He talks about getting his other half stripe and getting more responsibility for the radar equipment.

Bob talks about traveling to and from Hueneme. He also talks about asking his wife to send some clothes to him.

Bob assures his mother not to worry, because he won't be able to write very often anymore. He talks about sending home his sea chest to her and gives her instructions as to what to do with the pieces inside.

Bob talks about his first ocean trip without seasickness and with crowded quarters in the ship. He talks about the conditions and recreation activities.

Bob talks about waiting for his sea chest to be sent back to Richmond. He talks about the trip up the previous weekend.

Bob talks about getting his first letter from home through. He talks about taking a group of men to set up a camp on the island.

Bob talks about the restriction on taking photos on the island. He talks about two men from Richmond that he's come across, including one who attended V.P.I. with him.

Bob is able to tell his mother about his trip since 2 months have passed. He says that he has taken on another's job in addition to his own.

Bob talks about the delay in mail coming through and receiving photographs of his wife and daughter. He also talks about the negatives he sent to his wife to make prints for his mother.

Bob talks about the delay in mail coming through and receiving letters from the Techgram and the V.P.I. Alumni Fund. He talks about his current job and that when it ends, he doesn't know what job he will be given.

Bob talks about the recent invasion of Normandy on D-Day 06/06/1944.

Bob talks about his recent trip from New Caledonia. He says that he's going to school again and talks about receiving Jimmie's photograph.

Bob talks about school and moving closer to school and where he eats his meals. He talks about visiting Honolulu and Waikiki beaches and enjoying life in Hawaii.

Bob talks about finding out that Jimmie was killed in action.

Bob talks about how he previously has wanted sea duty, but now has duty he likes on the island working with radar gear he's familiar with.

Bob talks about finally getting his mail from his wife and his mother, including three letters following Jimmie's death containing news of D-day and Company L's actions. He also reassures his mother not to worry about him, because his job is safer…