My e mail got sent to the McCain office? That is awesome. You could have used my name if you wanted too. The Americans should know what is going on in Iraq and the incredible things going on out here other than what they think and believe. They need to look at the bigger picture and realize the great things going on here and how the Iraq population have benefited because of us here. They have a military now.
I just saw on Armed Forces Network, our news source, that the Iraqi Warrant Officer school just graduated the most recruits this past week. I didn't hear how long it has been since they had a class this size. I have personally talked with the locals in Baghdad and here in Ramadi and they have all told us how much we have changed their lives for the best.
In the short time being here, they have come out of the houses fearless of what could happen. Know they can find work and support the family. Have dreams and goals. Given them hope and courage to go out and do instead of just hope for one day. That day is here and they are enjoying it. I have always heard what the media said and listened to that, but also I have heard the soldiers side when I found out they were serving here. I joined in '99 to come out here and make a difference but little was being done here for a couple reasons.
One, a Demo was in office and two, there wasn't a war going on. I knew one day there will be a time where I came out here to make a difference. I tried as soon as this stuff happened but in the medical field they weren't sending people as much. When it came time to re enlist, I joined the MP Corps with it being one of the big jobs over here. Also with the National Guards awesome reputation and rapid deployment, I went that way.
I am glad to have my chance here and see what our government is doing here. We are doing great things even though you don't hear bout it going on in th e media. I wish the media would highlight some great things we have done. Then people wouldn't be so anti war cause war isn't always bad. It isn't always destroy and conquer.
It is a fighting force to help change for the better.
I am thankful of being an American everyday and even more proud to wear this uniform. There are people who wish they could put on this uniform but they have served their time and retired. They did us proud. Others who would like to wear this uniform but can't may have a medical flaw that may keep them from joining. I am in this uniform for them. Then we have those who would burn the uniform we wear just to disrespect what we stand for. I also wear this uniform for them.
Why? Cause they too are Americans and they no better what they believe. One day their eyes will open up and see the real picture. As always, it is great to get a message from you. Give my best to everyone for me please from us in Iraq. We will continue to do a great job out here for not just the soldiers but for the American and Iraqi relationship.
438 MP CO
Camp Ramadi, Iraq
