March 29, 2003I don't what it is but a lot of the guys here come and talk to me about their problems. Maybe it is because I am older, actually one of the oldest, or it is because I am the moral officer and I am always trying to cheer people up, or ma

March 28, 2003The weather has been beautiful for the last couple of days, probably some of the best weather we have had here. I was finally able to wash some clothes and hang them out to dry. I even hung out my sleeping bag to air it out a little. I

March 26, 2003The winds and sand storms have continued and have really made life difficult. Although we get used to them to some degree, at least we learn how to deal with them. I just try to stay inside my work area, where it is somewhat dust free,

March 24 2003Today is Monday, the start of another week here in Iraq. We are expecting some serious sand storms over the next few days, which will definitely affect our lives here in the desert and perhaps impede our forces in accomplishing our goals

Well today is March 23, 2003:I stayed up late last night reading and writing, so I didn't get to bed until around midnight and as usual I went right to sleep. I really am sleeping well out here. All though we were woken up again by another scud alert

March 22, 2003Hello again from the deserts of Kuwait, the big sand box with all the fun and games we are having over here. I am still at Camp Udairi, which is not far from the Iraqi border, only about 20 miles. Today is Saturday but I wouldn't know u