Melody isn't a tune (Originally published 2/2012) During my last deployment I wrote about my teammates. I wanted you to have an idea with...

“I never have to piss.” – exclaimed Judd, shocked to hear that I get up at night to pee (Originally published Jan 2012) Hey y’all, I need...

(Originally published Jan 2012) The Mongolians are an incredibly unique group and not just because they’re Mongolian. Think about it for...

Odiferous Kabul “Oh My God! Did you shit yourself?” – me to my boss Zeke “Welcome to Kabul.” – Zeke smiling at my disgust (originally...

(Originally emailed 11/14/2011) I couldn’t believe it – the short time Melody and I spent in DC getting ready for the...

This deployment to Afghanistan was much different than my previous ones. Instead of months of inane, pre-deployment training with...