[Shermy]

http://www.heraldnet.com/Stories/04/2/7/18153324.cfm
From the Everett Herald, Feb. 7

"Everett

Cascade grad among guard unit being honored: A 1995 Cascade High School graduate is taking part in a historic event in the Tacoma Dome today.

Spc. Ryan Anderson will participate in the mobilization of the 81st Armor Brigade, which has not been mobilized since World War II.

Approximately 15,000 people will attend the tickets-only ceremony to honor the 3,500 Washington National Guard soldiers who will be going to Iraq for at least a year.

Anderson is a military historian, graduating from WSU in 2002 with a degree in military history with an emphasis on the Middle East. Converting to the Muslim faith five years ago, he said the tour of duty will be an interesting experience.

[yonif]

I wish there was better background checks of Muslims in the US army.

[demnomo]

Converting to the Muslim faith five years ago, he said the tour of duty will be an interesting experience.

I hope Ryan Anderson's time in custody will be a far more interesting experience.