Leaving Iraq

I am a soldier. I left the Army and Navy many years ago but the time I spent serving the country stayed with me to this day.

The things you learn, the experiences you take with you, and the friendships you make directly impact you who will become once you walk away from any of those institutions. It changes your life forever.

I was one of the lucky ones not affected negatively by being in a war. I don't wake up in the middle of the night sweating because of nightmares and I still have all my limbs. Today, thousands of soldiers leave Iraq putting an official end to the war. Our heroes won't be home anytime soon but at least they are out of harm's way. About fifty thousand troops are still in the country but not in a combat capacity. Still we hope that sometime soon all of them are back with their families.

Thanks to all our soldiers.