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  • Funny in Iraq

    June 23, 2009

    By: Specialist Warren Andrews


    This is one of my first posts that I made in Iraq. Also included a photo that is a reminder that now matter where or who you are, there is always a place for laughter. You know one thing that keeps going through my head while I am on these convoys when I look over at the vacant seat on my right is "what if I could take someone for a ride along for one day". I try to take photos to give a feel for what I see on a daily basis but those photos are a glimpse at best. What you do...read more

  • Out and About

    June 14, 2009

    By: Specialist Warren Andrews


    Well today I got a chance to help out some local Iraqi Police today, one had a foot injury that it looked like someone tried to bandage with some ace wrap. I am sure that even if it is not broken then X-rays would be need to find out what is wrong. But the only problem was that I doubt that he will have access to such places do to the lack of trained medical personal. I think the country needs around 96,000+ medical personal and doctors to keep with the demand, but as of this entry...read more

  • Hearts and Minds

    June 11, 2009

    By: Specialist Warren Andrews


    Well as my first post I figure I go with one of my better stories. This was a post that took three entires when I wrote it in January. I applogize for any grammer or spelling mistakes. I will have a chance to help out the Iraq army again by giving them medical supplies and any medical training that I can give. Because of the number of people in the area I may have to work it a little different. What I had intended was that I would work with our interpreter and...read more