2008.07.22
Introduction
In a few weeks, I will deploy for at least a year to Iraq as a captain in the U.S. Army. While there, I plan on writing a regular column in hopes of connecting the readers of The Roanoke Times to deployed U.S. soldiers.
I will describe daily life, explain idiosyncrasies of soldiers, and give an update of the situation on the ground. I will answer questions by e-mail and regular mail once I have an established address. If nothing else, this communication will help me feel like I am part of the Roanoke Valley community again.
