[hider=Arsala Khattak, Team Lead][u][b]Name:[/b][/u] Arsala Khattak [u][b]Age:[/b][/u] 43, DOB January 22, 1972 [u][b]Callsign:[/b][/u] Templeton. Her quiet, nervous demeanor in boot camp got her dubbed "Jerry" after the cartoon mouse, but she was quickly renamed in honor of the [i]Charlotte's Web[/i] character due to her tendency to 'ratfuck' the MREs. [u][b]Gender: [/b][/u] Female [u][b]Nationality:[/b][/u] American, of Afghan origin [u][b]Role in Team:[/b][/u] Squad Leader and Sniper/Human Intelligence [u][b]Appearance:[/b][/u] [img]https://i.imgur.com/An4ALTS.png[/img] At 5'6", Arsala is relatively tall for a woman and very much so for a Pashtun, but is still shorter than most of the men she meets. Her build isn’t overly muscular but well-suited to hiking, lean and toned with a surprising amount of strength behind it. She tends to eschew traditional tactical clothing for simple but rugged western wear, sturdy hiking boots and jeans with a business casual shirt. The prerequisite hat and aviators are, of course, a constant, as is the leather duty belt. [u][b]Bio:[/b][/u] Arsala was born in Kabul, Afghanistan, the daughter of government bureaucrats. Her parents joined the socialist Saur Revolution as part of the hardline Khalqist faction, but after it was turned on by the Soviet Union, they fled to the United States when she was seven years old. They settled in Austin, Texas, where she was encouraged to assimilate as best she could. Immersed in the local culture and speaking multiple languages at home, Arsala took an interest in hunting and basic Spanish proficiency, which eventually matured into hobbies of long-distance shooting and general linguistics. She was something of a prodigy in the latter, demonstrating both great interest and aptitude for languages. By the time she left high school, she was both a champion sharpshooter and a proficient polyglot, speaking English, Pashto, French, Spanish, and Dari, and was determined to learn more. She planned to attend college but instead joined the military, enticed by the chance to serve her adopted country as well as the promise of Uncle Sam paying for her education afterwards. After going through boot camp she was sent to the Army's Defense Language to study Arabic. When the Persian Gulf War broke out in 1991, she and every other Arabic-speaking soldier in the Army were sent to fight. Arsala was attached to Delta Force's G-Squadron, assisting in reconnaissance and information gathering through her ability to communicate with locals due to her knowledge of the language and avoid the issues that came with foreign men questioning and searching women. She saw heavy combat against Iraqi and Soviet forces, earning the Bronze Star as well as a Purple Heart when she was exposed to mustard gas. While her trial by fire assisting Delta demonstrated that she was good at war, Arsala wasn't entirely comfortable with it. Once her active service ended she went into civilian law enforcement, joining the Los Angeles Police Department at 24. It was in Los Angeles that she met her husband, the pair marrying within a year and having twins nine months later. Arsala transferred to the Texas Highway Patrol in 1998 to be closer to her parents. In 2003 the family was supposed to go back to Los Angeles to visit their paternal grandparents, but the son fell sick. Arsala stayed behind with him while her husband and daughter flew to California. They were killed during the Heavenfall. Losing her spouse and child simultaneously devastated Arsala, but she channeled her grief into her work. She remarried relatively quickly, finding a man in a similar situation as her with a surviving daughter. Arsala and her second husband agreed that their children needed two parents, determined to make it work for their sakes. Meanwhile, she served in the Highway Patrol with distinction, eventually applying to and joining the Texas Rangers in 2005. This gave her jurisdiction over the entire state, and while Rangers are typically assigned to a specific region the post-catastrophe chaos meant that she was traveling all over Texas. In addition to the standard duties of performing investigations and providing assistance to local law enforcement, Khattak joined the Ranger Reconnaissance Team. As the name implies, the unit performed both covert and overt surveillance of criminal organizations, particularly along the border. Due to the extreme situation, she actually spent time in Mexico itself working with both splintered government forces and private parties considered to be trustworthy. It was there that she met Kennedy, as they worked on some of the same operations. [u][b]Analysis:[/b][/u] While lacking the traditional 'operator' status of her colleagues, Arsala's experience in HUMANIT and law enforcement as well as her language skills and handiness with a rifle make her a more than reasonable choice for Operation Daytrip. She is somewhat reluctant to return to an overtly combative role. She was quite frank about the fact that she hated her wartime experience and that she became a cop knowing that she would only ever pull a trigger when things went wrong. It's likely that had she not been specifically reccommended for the job by her colleague Scouse she would not have taken it. By her own admission, she agreed to join Daytrip because the pay would cover her family's mortgage while leaving plenty left over for her children's college funds. This motivation is more than acceptable for Daytrip's purposes. [b][u]Service History:[/u][/b] [list][*]Recruited at 18: 1990 [*]Deployed to Iraq as 101st Airborne Division "Screaming Eagles", later attached to Delta Force G-Squadron. Saw combat against enemy infantry and armor, collected HUMANIT in a way male counterparts could not. Earned Purple Heart and Bronze Star: 1991 [*]Finished active duty component of service, enrolls in Individual Ready Reserve. Upon returning to the United States, she settled in California and joined the Los Angeles Police Academy. Served as a patrol officer, then a K9 handler: 1994-1998 [*] Transferred to the Texas Highway Patrol. Continuing to work as a dog handler, she showed initiative in community outreach efforts. Involved in a number of high-profile drug busts in rural West Texas and along the border: 1998-2003 [*]Went to college to study Linguistics while working: 2004-2008 [*]Applied to become a Texas Ranger: 2005 [*]Earned a master's degree in Civic Engagement: 2005-2007 [*]Performed standard duties of Rangers, providing assistance to local law enforcement as well as investigating officer-involved shootings. In addition, was part of the Ranger Reconnaissance Team. Covertly surveilled the border and patrolled areas where LEO presence was unfeasible. Again showed herself to be skilled in HUMANIT, displaying a knack for interrogation and the cultivation of informants as well as leveraging personal bonds forged with the community to open doors. Was part of joint operations between military and law enforcement targeting cartels in the destabilized border region of Mexico, working alongside Army Rangers, FBI, and Mexican authorities: 2006-2014 [*]Promoted to Captain: 2010 [*]Approached for Operation Daytrip: 2014[/list] [b][u]Primary Weapon: [/u][/b] To be selected from as mission parameters dictate [list][*][url=https://i.imgur.com/mb4lrfy.jpeg]SCAR MK 20 SSR:[/url] -7.62 NATO -Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-45x56 scope, with HISS-XLR clip-on thermal sight -Canted EoTech EXPS3 holographic sight -SOCOM762-RC suppressor -20 round magazine[/list] [list][*][url=https://deserttech.com/media/catalog/category/hti/gallery/HTI-1.jpg]Desert Tech HTI[/url] -.50 BMG - Nightforce 12-42x56mm scope, HISS-XLR clip-on thermal sight -DesertTech Elite Iron Alpha suppressor -5 round magazine[/list] [list][*][url=https://imgur.com/a/Qo16HGI]FN P90 Tactical LV[/url] -5.7×28mm -EOTech EXPS3 Holographic Sight -GSL P90 suppressor -Inbuilt laser sight -Rail-mounted flashlight[/list] [b][u]Sidearm: [/u][/b] [list][*][url=https://imgur.com/a/XYFocik]Nighthawk Custom GRP Recon 1911[/url] -9mm Luger -5 inch barrel -Omega K suppressor -Rail-mounted flashlight -Double stack upgrade converting it from 8 to 17 round magazines[/list] [b][u]Ammunition[/u][/b] To be selected from as mission parameters dictate [list] [*]7.62, match grade [*].50 BMG, M1022 long-range sniper [*] .50 BMG, Mk 211 HEIAP [*]5.7×28 SS190 armor-piercing [*]5.7×28 SB193 subsonic [*]9mm JHP, subsonic and supersonic variants[/list] [u][b]Other gear/weapons/equipment:[/b][/u] [list][*]IOTV style vest with ESAPI plates, in black. [*]MOLLE II style rucksack, in black. [*]Zeiss Victory Rangefinder/Binoculars [*]M50 gas mask [*]FAST Helmet with L-3 GPNVG-18 night vision and IR strobe [*]SPCS plate carrier with level IV plates [*]Sordin Supreme MIL CC headset and Personal Role Radio [*]Suunto Core watch [*]Rugged military tablet [*][url=https://pics.knifecenter.com/knifecenter/randall/images/RNDMOD1211STGBn.jpg]Randall Made Bowie Knife[/url] [*]Encrypted cell phone and laptop with ballistics calculator [*]Two CS/OC grenades [*]Two M84 stun grenades [*]TASER 7 electroshock weapon [*]OC spray [*]Lockpick set and pick gun [*]Video borescope [*]Two pairs of handcuffs [*]Bundle of flexi-cuffs [*]Rappelling Kit: Rope, descender, and climbing harness [*]Hydration pouch [*]Items for use in dealing with civilians. Khattak has access to a wide range of goods not all of which are carried on her, ranging from cash for bribes and damage payments to toys and candy for children to blankets, cooking oil and water purification tablets for handing out in areas with poor infrastructure. [*]"Zaland'-Four year old Belgian Malinois, trained in detection as well as attack and sentry duties. Wears combined-threat body armor and goggles with attached camera so Arsala can see what he's doing. If required his harness can be clipped to Arsala's body so she can carry him. [/list] [u][b]Family and Notable Acquaintances:[/b][/u] [list][*]Hafez and Nāzo Khattak: Mother and father [*]Regan King: First husband, missing and presumed dead [*]Reza King: Son [*]Rae King: Daughter, missing and presumed dead [*]Morgan Taylor: Second husband [*]Eva Taylor: Stepdaughter [*]Noah Agnew: Friendly acquaintance and coworker from law enforcement operations in Mexico[/list] [u][b]Miscellanous Information:[/b][/u] [list][*]Besides her native English, Pashto, and Dari she speaks Spanish, French, and Mandarin Chinese with perfect or near-perfect fluency. She has a working knowledge of Russian and Arabic, but she's admittedly rusty. [*]Arsala suffers from a relatively minor case of pseudodysphagia, a phobia of choking. This stems from her experience with gas in the Persian Gulf as well as the assumed drowning of her husband and daughter. While the phobia doesn't overly affect her daily life, she does sometimes suffer nightmares related to it. [*]Khattak has only two hobbies, splitting her free time between keeping up her shooting and practicing her various languages. Both are perishable skills, so if she's not with her family or work she's either at the range or engaging with foreign media. [/list] [/hider] [hider=Noah Agnew, Team Lead] [u][b]Name:[/b][/u] Noah Agnew [u][b]Callsign:[/b][/u] Scouse. Derived from his accent. [u][b]Age:[/b][/u] 50, March 31, 1964 [u][b]Gender: [/b][/u] Male [u][b]Nationality:[/b][/u] English-American [u][b]Role in Team:[/b][/u] Squad Leader and Demolitions. [u][b]Appearance:[/b][/u] [img]https://i.imgur.com/MPi3HJN.jpeg[/img] Noah looks much younger than he truly is. Slightly shorter than average and on the skinnier side, Noah presents as an unassuming figure to the untrained eye. He finds this advantageous and thus encourages it by dressing very casually, preferring t-shirts and jeans to any sort of uniform or overtly militarized clothing. [u][b]Bio:[/b][/u] Noah Agnew, originally Noah Henry, was born into hard circumstances. Of mixed American and and English parentage, his mother was native to the inner-city Toxteth region of Liverpool while his father left the state of Mississippi to escape poverty and a violent homelife, emigrating to the UK with the hope of making a living in music. This did not pan out, and the elder Henry took work as a barback and janitor in Liverpool. Despite being a noted white nationalist (having been known in his hometown as being fervently anti-integration and falling in with Britain's National Front after emigrating), he ended up being the common-law spouse of a woman of Trinidadian descent. Angry at the state of his life and prone to heavy drinking, Mr. Henry was verbally and sometimes physically abusive to his family, a situation which led Noah's parents to split up and reconnent multiple times over the course of his childhood. They separated for good when he was thirteen years old, but by then Noah was already going down a bad path. He neglected school to hang out with hoodlums and picked up multiple citations for underage drinking and hooliganism. His mother, stretched thin working to care for him and his younger siblings, could not spend the time required to steer him onto a different path. The only thing Noah (now going by his mother's last name) showed much interest in was sports, a talented wrestler and football player. While he was quite good, it was clear he lacked the talent to make a career out of either. University was neither achievable nor something he cared about, and he had no experience in any of the trades. Thus the military presented itself as the most obvious path out of poverty. Agnew joined the Royal Commandos at age 16, being dubbed Scouse due to his pronounced accent. Scouse struggled with the work at first but adapted quickly, managing to keep pace with the adult recruits and earning the green beret. However, being underage meant that he could not be deployed into conflict zones, so he was kept behind to serve in training exercises as part of OpFor units, picking up additional training in demolitions. Scouse turned eighteen only two days before Argentina invaded the Falklands, and being a legal adult he was now able to be deployed by Her Majesty's armed forces as they saw. He went to the island with the rest of the Commandos, being fired upon for the first time while landing at San Carlos. From there he saw action against Argentine forces at the Battle of Mount Harriet, marching uphill in cold and wet conditions under shellfire. After the battle he continued on the 'yomp' to Port Stanley, briefly involved in an exchange of fire between his squad and an enemy patrol that had been caught out of position. After the recapture of the Falklands he was granted leave which he spent visiting the Azores, developing an interest in recreational diving. Upon his return, he was sent to Northern Ireland as part of the long-running Operation Banner. In addition to the usual patrols and public order operations Scouse helped disrupt arms stockpiling by Irish separatist groups, often intercepting boats suspected of smuggling weapons. H e was lightly wounded during a raid on a private dock used as an unloading point by members of the PIRA, taking a bullet to the ribs but walking in relatively good condition due to his vest absorbing most of the impact. Over the course of recuperation, he decided to try out for the Special Boat Squadron, motivated mainly by the need for excitement and a desire to prove himself the best. He went SBS as opposed to SAS purely because his newfound enjoyment of diving encouraged him to become certified as a frogman. His experience in selection and training, while intense, was similar to his time in Marine training. He struggled at first but fought to keep up with the pack, eventually distinguishing himself and becoming a proper Swimmer-Canoeist. His first deployment as part of special forces was again to Ireland, taking part in covert reconnaissance and direct action against Republican assets and hideouts. This included incidents that would likely be considered targeted assassination by the public at large. Much of his work was still focused on intercepting weapons shipments from both foreign powers and individual supporters abroad, and it was in that capacity that he ended up working with the United States Federal Burea of Investigation. The FBI was working with British military and law enforcement agencies on a two-pronged investigation of a smuggling ring, each government focusing on suspects on their side of the Atlantic. Coordination was key to make sure that suspects in one nation weren't tipped off by those in the other, and Scouse made acquaintances with a number of FBI agents through over-the-phone conversations and the occasional in-person meeting. The operation was a success, with more than twenty suspects arrested and hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of weapons confiscated. With that wrapped up, Scouse was shunted off to Afghanistan to help the anti-Communist guerrillas as part of the wider Operation Cyclone. Elements of the SAS and SBS, now joined together as part of the United Kingdom Special Forces directorate, were stationed in Islamabad, Pakistan, and undertook operations to support the mujahedin still struggling against the Soviet Union. In an inverse of his previous assignments, Agnew ran guns across the border to friendly militias and sometimes engaged Afghan Army personnel in combat. On his third trip however his team was ambushed by an unknown force that was much better trained than the locals he had been facing. One MI6 agent was killed outright and one SAS operator was critically injured before they could escape, with Scouse taking another light wound from shrapnel. Later, intercepted communications would suggest that the enemy force had been from Spetznas group Vympel. Agnew was taken off active duty to recuperate in Islamabad, ruminating on his life's path. The irony of going from chasing arms dealers to being one himself was not lost on him, and by his own account, he started to stray from the idea of his work being necessary. Regardless, he wasn't going to leave the one thing he was good at. After recovery, he went back into Afghanistan, this time targeting local intelligence operatives and informants for killing or rendition. This progressed into leading mujahideen raids into the Soviet republics, attacking supply depots and transportation hubs in Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Chechnya. Come the Gulf War, he and most of his teammates were rushed into Iraq as part of the Coalition's war efforts. He hunted roaming Scud missile crews and took part in the destruction of a major fiber optics network providing Iraq with signals intelligence. He was also involved in the hunt for a Soviet-Iraqi formation engaging in unconventional warfare; namely, the assassination and capture of Coalition officers in an attempt to force them into disarray. The commando group was cornered by Coalition armor and air units but managed to escape due to the efforts of a single unit that stayed behind to fight, a unit that Agnew assisted in the capture of. By happenstance, the force was led by Vitalii Tkachenko, whom Scouse had encountered years ago in Afghanistan. Upon realizing that they had fought before the two struck up an unlikely friendship, keeping in touch after Vitalii was released at the end of hostilities. With the war ending indecisively Scouse was officially made redundant and discharged, going to Italy to spend time relaxing along the Riviera and studying at local museums. He even finally earned a college degree, majoring in Renaissance Studies. In actuality, he was still very much part of UKSF, but now he was seconded to MI6's E Squadron. As part of Operation Gladio, he was involved in a covert war against insurgent groups, surveilling and sometimes acting against left-wing terrorist cells. He remained in this role until his cover was blown by an asset who had been picked up and tortured by members of the West German Revolutionary Cells on a trip to Munich. After being forced to flee Italy, Agnew retired again, this time legitimately, leaving the SBS and emigrating in search of a change of pace. Being half-American he had citizenship, so after a relatively short time he was able to arrange his papers and enter the country on a permanent basis. Without work or much money he found himself in the same position he had as teen, and solved it in much the same way. Encouraged by his old acquaintances in the Agency and partially inspired by watching episodes of science-fiction drama The X Files, Scouse walked a field office and filled out the application packet to join the FBI. He was too old by their usual standards but the requirement was waived on the strength of his exemplary military service and the fact that his name was already in FBI records as a competent investigator. Agnew breezed through the physical requirements and made a good showing academically, graduating near the top of his class before being assigned to the Seattle office. He was put on the hate crimes desk, investigating white nationalist and Christian Identity organizations in the Pacific Northwest. Motivated by disdain for his father (who he had long cut ties with), Agnew worked overtime combating right-wing extremism. He was commended for his role in dismantling a group tied to the Aryan Nations, as well as the now-defunct The Covenant, the Sword, and the Arm of the Lord militia. Noah felt he had more purpose as an agent than a soldier, but he missed being an operator. Having spent his formative years as a commando and in the special forces, it was hard to shake the feeling that his talents were wasted. So he applied to the elite Hostage Rescue Team, the selection and training process easier for him than many of his much younger peers. As part of the HRT, he was involved in high-stakes hostage situations and incidents of domestic terrorism, sometimes working with Tier One units and other agencies. With Baja California ceded to the United States the FBI's territory greatly expanded, and Noah was sent southward to deal with both cartel activity and white nationalist terror cells establishing themselves in the new America. It was in this capacity that he first met Texas Ranger Arsala Khattak and reconnected with ex-Spetsnaz operator Vitalii Tkachenko, and was thus brought in by Tkachenko as one of the team leads for Operation Daytrip. [u][b]Analysis:[/b][/u] Agnew is a seasoned veteran with a long career in both the military and law enforcement, with experience in a wide variety of environments and roles. While most of his career has been spent in relatively conventional conditions, his time in Afghanistan and Italy taught him how to operate in an isolated team for long periods of time, useful for an operation that will have little to no outside support. While not a dedicated intelligence agent he nevertheless has a grounding in espionage and counter-espionage. Tellingly, one of the Executive Officer's conditions for taking the job was that Agnew be brought into Daytrip as well. [b][u]Service History:[/u][/b] [list][*]Joined the Royal Marines at 16:1980 [*]Due to British regulations against minors was kept out of combat duty after completion of training. Instead spent an additional year Commando Training Centre Royal Marines taking part in exercises as part of OpFor teams in various scenarios. Given specialized demolitions training: 1980-1982 [*]Turned 18 two days before the Argentinian invasion of the Falklands, was thus deployed. Saw action at the Battle of Mount Harriet, was part of the famous 'yomp' to Port Stanley: 1982 [*]Sent to Northern Ireland as part of Operation Banner. Involved in the interception of weapon shipments, lightly wounded in a raid on a dock occupied by PIRA members: 1982-1984 [*]After recovery tried out for the Special Boat Squadron (later renamed the Special Boat Service), was successful. Sent back to Northern Ireland, now involved in covert reconnaissance and direct action inland: 1985-1988 [*]Liaised with the American FBI as part of combined operations against Irish separatist gunrunners. In a joint operation, FBI agents cracked down on suspected arms traffickers in the United States while Agnew and other SBS operatives intercepted ships based on information from said suspects. The operation was a success: 1987 [*]As part of the newly formed United Kingdom Special Forces, undertook covert action in Afghanistan as Operation Cyclone. Operating out of Islamabad, Pakistan, Agnew and elements of the SAS and MI6 smuggled arms across the border into Afghanistan. Came into contact with Soviet forces, again wounded in action and forced to retreat. It was later determined that said Soviets were part of Spetsnaz Vympel: 1987 [*]Recuperated in Islamabad before redeploying to Afghanistan, mostly targeting local intelligence assets. Later took part in Mujahadeen raids on the Soviet republics of Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Chechnya: 1987-1991 [*]Sent to Iraq at the outbreak of the Gulf War. Hunted for truck-based Scud missiles and assisted in the destruction of an Iraqi fiber optic network. The most high-profile incident was when his unit supported Coalition armor and air cavalry attempting to corner a combined Soviet-Iraqi 'commando' group responsible for the assassination and capture of multiple Coalition officers. Most of the group escaped with prisoners in tow but a single squad stayed behind to fight, being captured by Agnew's team upon running out of ammo: 1991 [*]Officially retired from UKSF and went to Italy to travel and study, was actually working for MI6's E Squadron as part of Operation Gladio. Surveilled left-wing terror cells in Italy sometimes took direct action against them. Remained in country until cover was blown by an associate who was picked up and tortured by the West German Revolutionary Cells: 1991-1994 [*] Legitimately retired from the SBS and emigrated to the United States, applied to the FBI and went to the Academy for training: 1994-1995 [*]Upon graduation, sent to the Seattle field office. Investigated white nationalist and Christian Identity organizations in the Pacific Northwest, was commended for his work in dismantling a terrorist cell with connections to the Aryan Nations movement and the defunct The Covenant, the Sword, and the Arm of the Lord militia:1995-1998 [*]Applied to the Hostage Rescue Team, passes selection and advanced training: 1998-1999 [*] Served as an HRT operator, training with various Tier One units and law enforcement organizations from the United States and abroad in addition to taking part in operations: 1999 to 2003 [*]Involved in disaster response post-Heavenfall, deployed to the fractured Mexican territories to combat the surge in drug cartels as well as nascent pro-CAA militias. His familiarity with white nationalist organizations led to him being deployed in operations against right-wing cells in Mexico and the border states: 2003-2014 [/list] [b][u]Primary Weapon: [/u][/b] [url=https://i.imgur.com/gSnVOFh.jpeg]L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle[/url] -7.62 NATO -L2A2 SUIT x4 sight -XM148 grenade launcher clamped to underbarrel -30 round L4A1 Bren magazines used in addition to standard 20 round magazines [url=https://i.imgur.com/2QG7Dl0.jpeg]MP5/10[/url] -10mm Auto -Aimpoint CompM4 red dot -Retractable stock -KAC Navy suppressor -30 round magazine [b][u]Sidearm: [/u][/b] [url=https://i.imgur.com/Z9l7vTa.jpeg[/img] USSOCOM MARK 23 [/url] -.45 ACP -Integrated laser -KAC MK23 suppressor -12 round magazine [b][u]Ammunition:[/u][/b] [list][*] 7.62mm, armor-piercing [*]10 mm, jacketed hollow-point [*].45 ACP, jacketed hollow-point[/list] [u][b]Other Equipment:[/b][/u] [list][*]SPCS plate carrier with level IV plates, in dark blue. [*]FAST Helmet with L-3 GPNVG-18 night vision and IR strobe [*]SPCS plate carrier with level IV plates [*]FM12 CBRN Mask [*]Sordin Supreme MIL CC headset and Personal Role Radio [*]Suunto Core watch [*]Rugged military tablet [*]Variety of explosives and detonators as required by circumstances, including L9 Bar Mines, C4, and detcord. [*]M72 LAW[/list] [u][b]Family And Notable Acquaintances:[/b][/u] [list][*]Michael Henry: Father, deceased. [*]Victoria Agnew: Mother [*]Arsala Khattak: Friendly acquaintance and coworker from law enforcement operations in Mexico [*]Vitalii Tkachenko: Longtime friend and comrade [/list] [u][b]Miscellaneous Details:[/b][/u] [list][*]Having been deployed to Mexico for an extended period, Scouse has a working knowledge of Spanish. [/list] [/hider]