Yuriy is still with the U.S.S.AUSTIN, but at this moment probably off the coast of Kuwait. He has had some interesting adventures, including serving in Kosovo, Djibouti,U.A.E, and other places which he was not at liberty to mention as well as doing some scuba diving in the Seychelles.

Please pray for him and write to him - his latest address is: Lance Cpl. George N. Hirniak

blt 2/2 1st PLT GOLF CO

UNIT 76114

FPO AE 09502-6114.

Although he can never say where he is, I can track him by watching/reading news report about the U.S.S.NASSAU, the flag ship of which his ship U.S.S.AUSTIN is part of the convoy. Please write him. Mrs. Hirniak