Those of us in the U.S. military, especially here in Iraq, know the real stories that are taking place here, not just what the media covers. I wanted to send this letter back to my friends and family in Minden, to give everyone there a little first hand coverage from here, deep within Iraq.
Things are fairly routine here now. The days seldom change from one to the next. Lots of good things are happening in Iraq.
I have spent some time over the last few months with the new Iraqi Army....
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Thanks for the pings.
Thanks for the post, treeclimber.
You aren't alone.
Our troops need our help putting out the truth, so at least the people know the good news exists, and where, and can then find and share it on their own - after being properly outraged on behalf of our honorable troops - "why didn't I hear about this on the news?!"
Good news - facts are stubborn things. (^:
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