April 2, 2017
Acapulco, Mexico
Evening
Dearest Bailey,
I thoroughly enjoyed our phone call today, I'm always so happy to hear from you. I can't tell you how proud I am of you again for getting that internship! You're going to do great things I can tell already! I wish things were peachy down here, you wouldn't believe it but my bird is busted. Immediately after our element was done training the instruments failed so I am out for this training tomorrow. I am a little upset about it but I don't think I'll be out of the action long. I know we haven't fully come to terms with me going back on deployment but the time has come. I got some inside word that it's happening and happening fast. We are shipping south and I think, if I am not mistaken, going to one of the southernmost islands in South America. I forget the name but we are going to be briefed on it later this week so I'll let you know. Take a look at the news and see if they're talking about it maybe that will clear it up. Look on the bright side though, maybe I can shoot down to Antarctica and snatch a penguin. I'll let you name him if you want! Joking aside, I know this is new for you but it's not new to me and Adam and I have seen scarier things on Altis. I just hope he's okay on the ground, I wish I could be there with him. David says hi by the way, he won't shut up about us moving to Texas. I think you should consider it! That is all from me, stay in touch with my mother, I'm sure she will want to hear from you. Say hi to your mom, sisters and ol' Skippy for me. Make sure he knows I called him that. I love you like mad and can't way to see you in six months.
Yours always,
Austin