Archive for February, 2008
A group of my soldiers declared February to be “Mustache Month.” They all grew mustaches, some fairly impressive, and others decidedly less so. They will shave them tomorrow, March 1. This morning, they gathered for a picture and a small ceremony. For some reason, they asked me if I would say a few words on [...]
It has been raining all afternoon. The rain turns the clay into mud that has the consistency of peanut butter. I think I’ll sit in the trailer and watch an old Hitchcock film tonight. First, I’ll give a little update about my last two weeks.
I just got back back from a trip north near Saddam’s [...]
I’ve been back for a week now, and there have been some changes. One change is that my trailer is surrounded by blast walls that are 12 feet high. These concrete monoliths are all over the country. I can imagine some future archaeologist wondering about the purpose of these great stone artifacts, and debating about [...]
I’m back after enduring another three days of travel. After we arrived at Ali al Salim Air Base in Kuwait, a captain that I was walking with said, “It seems strangely reassuring to be back.” I replied, “You’re right, and that’s more than a little bit sad.” We have all become used to being here, [...]
Leave was certainly good, but it’s over now. I’m headed back this morning. I apologize to everyone that I couldn’t see while I was home. There just wasn’t enough time to everything I needed to do. I will be back home sometime in May. Until then, pray for peace.
