September 11th

September 12th, 2004

The 3d anniversary of the World Trade Center attacks at Balad and the foxhole atheist.

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I'm stumped

September 10th, 2004

I'm not sure how to answer this one.

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Obligatory pictures

September 9th, 2004

As threatened.

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Be careful what you wish for

September 9th, 2004

The results of care package requests.

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I've taken precautions

September 9th, 2004

I started my military career in the Cold War era, and I know that loose lips sink ships.

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Why I started this blog

September 7th, 2004

...and where I got the idea.

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One last word on Changes of Command

September 3rd, 2004

...and then I'll drop this, but reserve the right to call rebuttal witnesses should the need arise.

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Trial by Fire

September 2nd, 2004

How lieutenants are "taught."

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Back to my first week...

August 30th, 2004

I believe I left off where I was at rock bottom. I can't leave everybody hanging. Rock bottom is an awful place to be.

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The ins and outs of arranging Change of Command ceremonies

August 30th, 2004

...in a deployed location. With the Army.

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