It is Independence Day, here at FOB Hammer.
This is a day sports and recreation. There were several different tournaments played today–Softball, Volleyball, Football and Basketball. I’m sure there were more, but these were the most visable. The mayor cell and the MWR team put some nice activities together.
I’m glad we were able to take some time to blow off a little steam. For most of us here, we are looking at another 12 months of life here in Iraq. If you look at the calender, this can get pretty distracting. 12 months, in addition to the three we have just completed is painful. But, we look at the good that is going on and see the progress that is happening in Iraq, and we can find comfort that we had a hand in this.