An Excerpt from 1st Sgt. Grainger's Blog

(I know I posted this bumper sticker a while back, but I still get a kick out of it.)

The Marines continue to press on. We are taking the fight to the insurgents daily and they continue to dwindle in numbers as the city takes back its streets from them. The new power lines continue to get laid and more and more of the foundation to get this city running on its own is being laid. School is out here, just like back home, so that is allowing the workers to continue easily on finishing and opening the other four they are working on. It also means the kids are out to swarm us for toys and school material every time we go out. So many stories we are reading about the insurgents wanting the city back, or the insurgents this or that. As Marines we only have one thing to say: Bring it on, anytime you want to play like men. Men don’t hide behind women and kids. Of course most of this is hot air that the media gives credit to by even entertaining. I know, have to have ratings.

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Do not send any mail after Sept. 15. Remember, no rumors, that is just a date that works well into the plans here. (I believe this means they are on track to come home in October!!!)