I got an email from a cousin of mine that was recently shipped out to Iraq. So far, it really seems like he's living better than me. Temperature in the 70's and 80's, his own trailer, a mess hall that serves fake beer and has a Burger King and Subway. Pff. Jealous. For now he's living in Tikrit where his unit is helping rebuild the city. So, for whoever reads this, please wish him well. He's a pretty cool kid. I have only two days left in Oregon now. Tears, start your engines.