I've received lots of e-mail from folks who follow along in the Stew with news items about my buddy Drew, who's serving in Iraq.
His wife Susan tells me that Drew's in the latest edition of Soldier magazine.
The story she sent includes this photo:
To read the excerpt where Drew is quoted about operations and objectives in Hawija, click here.
PREVIOUS LETTERS FROM IRAQ:
Walking tall.
Desert sombreros.
'Not the same Hawijah.'
Time out for toys.
Coffee and sunsets.
Get your motor runnin'.
"Wolfhounds don't do anything small."
Thanksgiving in Iraq.
"What sacrifice for the sake of freedom feels like."
"I am amazed by them every single day."
It's who you know.
Month two of deployment.
I'd walk a mile.
Boots on the ground.
Once more into the breech.