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« "Recruiting Day" (Pictorial Supplement) | Main | Random Pictures, Two » January 24, 2007
Where in the ...
Posted by Bill
My month-long leave has flown by and I'm in transit back to the states. Intermittent and slow internet access and a hectic schedule of interviews and missions only enabled me to publish a fraction of the stories I've gathered, however. The following pieces are in the works: *** *** *** *** *** *** *** An interview-based piece on the role of Islam in the insurgency and global jihad. *** A look at the Iraqi Army training facility at Habbaniyah. *** A piece on the Marines, how they work and play. *** Thoughts on the media's coverage of the war and citizen journalism. *** *** *** And a final assessment of the current and future state of Fallujah and the war in Iraq as a whole. I'm sure that other random posts will come up as well, as I've gathered a ton of information, but those are my prioritized topics. I've also got video in need of an editor. This trip has briefly exposed me to personal extremes of stress, humor, camaraderie, nobility, savagery, hope, despair, fear and excitement, either as an observer or participant. I've arrived at a better understanding of the chaos that stalks civilization and met a lot of inspiring folks who make me want to be a better human being. I wouldn't trade the experience for anything in the world. For the moment, a down-comfortered hotel bed and full-night's sleep await. Please stay tuned for new material, and thank you sincerely for the support. UPDATE:
*** If you'd prefer to donate via check, please e-mail me and I'll provide you mailing instructions. Thank you for your support. Posted by Bill at January 24, 2007 02:16 PM | TrackBack (3) Trackback PingsTrackBack URL for this entry: CommentsWelcome home (almost), Bill! I can't wait to read the read of the saga. I have forwarded your site to several family members to give them an idea of what's really happening. My sister really doesn't get to communicate with us very much and who knows how much of that is censored. Anyway, congrats on a wonderfully successful and meaningful trip. All of us who paid attention are better for your experience. Posted by: Scoob at January 24, 2007 07:35 PM Looking forward to your stories... Posted by: Agnieszka O. at January 25, 2007 11:36 AM Great job, Bill. Glad to see you coming back safely. Now shave, dude. Posted by: Hubris at January 25, 2007 12:39 PM Can't wait to hear your observations. Being a former career officer Navy wife, I think we have to be sure it is worth it and it is going to work. Easy for Americans of any stripe to sit back from the comfort of their homes and tell our elected officials to send others there, but that being said, I don't trust the Dems as far as I can throw and have trusted President George Bush up to this point and pray he is doing the right thing. Personally I would rather hear from the troops themselves what is going on over there. From that I prefer to help inform my opinions coupled with the intelligence that our President is privy to. If it were my life or my loved ones' life, I would expect them to be right. Of all the things the idiot freshman Senator Webb from my state said, it was that. Will be looking for your articles. Posted by: Cindy Anderson at January 25, 2007 02:34 PM Well done my brother. Well done indeed. By the way, even a certain party is impressed. Posted by: Dean Esmay at January 25, 2007 06:40 PM I know your stay wasn't long, but you will be surprised at how your outlook has changed. Don't try and decompress too fast... You might get the bends. Continue your mission. Papa Ray Posted by: Papa Ray at January 25, 2007 09:41 PM Great job, Bill, and I'm glad you're home safely. Thanks for all your hard work, and I'm proud to say that was well worth $20 to me!!! Posted by: Scott P at January 26, 2007 09:49 AM |
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