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In Iraq for 365: January 2005
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In Iraq for 365. About my experiences in Iraq. the frustrations, the missions and this country. and the journey home. Friday, January 28, 2005. Taking the Dog Tags off. This whole reintegration thing is tough. I know it will take months, perhaps years to become whole again or to just act like a normal civilian, but while I love every minute of being on American soil, I can’t help but realize just how strange things are. Posted by Sminklemeyer @ 8:33 AM. Thursday, January 27, 2005. OK, I guess. I just wan...
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In Iraq for 365: April 2005
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In Iraq for 365. About my experiences in Iraq. the frustrations, the missions and this country. and the journey home. Wednesday, April 27, 2005. I promise that I will post soon. Posted by Sminklemeyer @ 8:49 AM. Saturday, April 09, 2005. A night on the town has me thinking. Tonight, I enjoyed the town and let me tell you as I write this post, my scruples are not all there. But as a lifetime writer, I am gifted with the ability to write even while I am under the influence, per se. Friday, April 08, 2005.
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In Iraq for 365: August 2004
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In Iraq for 365. About my experiences in Iraq. the frustrations, the missions and this country. and the journey home. Saturday, August 14, 2004. New shirt for my interpreter. Everyone he ran into, he commented about his new digs. I know it's not much, but he sure loved it. Posted by Sminklemeyer @ 6:43 AM. Wednesday, August 11, 2004. Although they are well compensated, they don’t work for us just for the money. They work to combat the mindset among their people established by Saddam Hussein and so th...
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In Iraq for 365: May 2005
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In Iraq for 365. About my experiences in Iraq. the frustrations, the missions and this country. and the journey home. Tuesday, May 31, 2005. I normally have something to say about everything, but yesterday, my first Memorial Day home, leaves me speechless. So, I'll just share a note with you from a frequent visiter. Now I understand why Kleenex warnings are necessary! Posted by Sminklemeyer @ 11:50 AM. Tuesday, May 24, 2005. Interview with a journalist. Posted by Sminklemeyer @ 7:46 AM. Below is a very i...
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In Iraq for 365: August 2005
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In Iraq for 365. About my experiences in Iraq. the frustrations, the missions and this country. and the journey home. Monday, August 29, 2005. To say that Joe (left) and I are odd is an understatement. When we get together, we are automatic trouble. Im surprised we never ended up in jail. Here, we are causing a ruckus on the plane ride to Kuwait. We got in trouble for singing stupid songs. Posted by Sminklemeyer @ 11:06 AM. Saturday, August 27, 2005. Posted by Sminklemeyer @ 4:47 PM. What do you do, son?
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In Iraq for 365: December 2004
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In Iraq for 365. About my experiences in Iraq. the frustrations, the missions and this country. and the journey home. Friday, December 31, 2004. Joe is always the first one there we call him the King of sleep, because he goes to bed early and wakes up late. The next to walk down the alley path are Sammy he’s a little chubby, 40 and laughs at anything; Tommy he’s toothless; Johnny Mr. Punchline; and then me. I’d smoke her. (Sammy laughs). Because we wanted to share our joy, we gave somebody an honorary me...
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In Iraq for 365: September 2004
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In Iraq for 365. About my experiences in Iraq. the frustrations, the missions and this country. and the journey home. Wednesday, September 15, 2004. Serving for those who died. For those of us who are Soldiers, Marines, Airmen or Sailors who decided to fulfill the obligation of serving our country, we must continue to fight, to complete the mission of rebuilding this country and neutralizing the terrorists so those who died did not die in vain. Posted by Sminklemeyer @ 1:47 AM. Monday, September 13, 2004.
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In Iraq for 365: October 2004
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In Iraq for 365. About my experiences in Iraq. the frustrations, the missions and this country. and the journey home. Sunday, October 31, 2004. Each day is different and each day is the same. It’s been a long ass time since I last wrote. I guess, I quit writing because I figured nobody ever read my blog. Plus, all I do is write for the Army and it’s tough to write. So, I will sum up the last month. Went home on leave. Our interpreter and my good friend, Samir, was killed by terrorists. And a few smiles.
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In Iraq for 365: November 2004
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In Iraq for 365. About my experiences in Iraq. the frustrations, the missions and this country. and the journey home. Tuesday, November 30, 2004. The history of Mosul, and the future. They’re like caged animals released into the wild after a lifetime of containment; they don’t know how to react after being behind a wall their whole life. All the momentum they had gained came crashing down when a fellow named Saddam Hussein took over. And I believe you know the rest of the story. These people have a histo...
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In Iraq for 365: February 2005
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In Iraq for 365. About my experiences in Iraq. the frustrations, the missions and this country. and the journey home. Saturday, February 26, 2005. I’ve never been to a shrink before, but I’m not ashamed or afraid. I just don’t want to deal with it 10 years from now. I survived a war, and I’m going to make damn sure I survive peace. Posted by Sminklemeyer @ 4:26 PM. Wednesday, February 23, 2005. But, I guess it’s good training for me. You see, I don’t have much tolerance for stupid conversations. ...Your ...
