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Well, I have sad news to report. As of Tuesday, 28 December, the Death toll in the Battalion has climbed to 4.

In Memorium, Staff Sergeant Nate Nyren.

I have decided, today, that I want to be in a band. I am sure that I have always wanted to be in a band, but, I just felt like putting it to words. I am a vocalist and I used to play the drums (a long time ago). I am also interested in learning to play the bass guitar. Any thoughts?

Well, I have good news, and bad news. We got our orders to redeploy back to the states. I should be on the ground in Fort Hood, Texas no later than 22 March 2005. The bad news is, I am still going to miss my best friend's wedding. I don't think he has sent out the invitations yet, so there is still a possibility that...
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I have decided that I am done with this place. I am tired of the stupid shit that goes on and the people had done pissed me off to the point of no return. I am ready to go home.

Of all the things that I miss, I miss baths the most. I used to take an hour long steaming bath before I went to...
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Merry Christmas to all.

I just got a package from my parents. My Mom was worried that it wouldn't get here in time, but in actuality, she sent it exactly when she needed to. Good for her! It had all kinds of interesting goodies in it.

It's raining outside. I hate rain over here. It's a freaking desert! It shouldn't be raining. Anyways, it should...
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FIDDLER'S GREEN
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Halfway down the road to Hell,
In a shady meadow green,
Are the souls of all dead troopers camped,
Near a good 'ole time canteen.
And this eternal resting place,
Is known as Fiddler's Green.

Marching past, straight through to Hell,
The Infantry are seen,
Accompanied by the Engineers,
Artillery and Marine.
For none but the shades of Cavalrymen,
Dismount at...
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Well, I have a big mission tomorrow. Wish me luck.

Not much new to report. Survived another boring (thankfully) day in Iraq.

Livin' it up on the streets of Baghdad.