Son...

SPC Chris Stevenson, Dog Company, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment preparing for a patrol in Baghdad, Iraq. (CDS Photos, Inc.)

Evening...is it Friday yet?

Tonight's blog is a look at life in Iraq as seen through the eyes and words of our 20 year old warrior...

Look at the faces of these young men...

I see the face of America...

What do you see?

February 18, 2008
Baghdad, Iraq

Hey mom,

Man I'm excited. You know, there's a shop at the PX that makes suits and I know I can get the measurements there [for my tux for Jake's wedding.] If not, I'm sure someone around here knows how to do it.

MAN I can't wait to see the [remodeled] house. Sounds like it's gonna be awesome.

You know what? I found my camera last night when Strick moved in. Haha I felt so stupid...it was under my mattress in the corner...oh well.

I DO actually need baby wipes...that would be very nice. If you sent them with the Caedmon's Call CDs that would be perfect.

I don't really need anything else, though.

I love you mom! I'll call you when I can.

Son

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SPC Chris Stevenson (Left) and SPC Robert Farnsworth, Dog Company, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment in Baghdad, Iraq. (CDS Photos, Inc.)

SPC Robert Farnsworth (Left) and SPC Chris Stevenson, Dog Company, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment in Baghdad, Iraq. (CDS Photos, Inc.)

SPC Jeremy Hardin 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment is thumbs up in a Stryker vehicle.
(CDS Photos, Inc.)

SPC Chris Stevenson, Dog Company, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment inside a Stryker vehicle in Baghdad, Iraq. (CDS Photos, Inc.)

Dog Company, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment Stryker vehicle on patrol in Baghdad, Iraq. (CDS Photos, Inc.)

SPC Bobby Schoendorf (left) and SPC Harris, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment preparing for a patrol in Baghdad, Iraq. (CDS Photos, Inc.)

SPC Brandon (Robo) Robertson (Left) and SPC Bobby Schoendorf , 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment preparing for a patrol in Baghdad, Iraq. (CDS Photos, Inc.)

SPC Noel Gaulard (Left), SPC Chris Stevenson and SPC Kellan Black, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment in Baghdad, Iraq. (CDS Photos, Inc.)

2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment warriors interact with Iraqi children in Baghdad, Iraq.
(CDS Photos, Inc.)

2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment warriors interact with Iraqi children in Baghdad, Iraq.
(CDS Photos, Inc.)


2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment warriors interact with Iraqi children in Baghdad, Iraq.
(CDS Photos, Inc.)


SPC Robert Farnsworth, Dog Company, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment provides security while on patrol in Baghdad, Iraq. (CDS Photos, Inc.)


SPC Chris Stevenson, Dog Company, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment prepares for a patrol in Baghdad, Iraq. (CDS Photos, Inc.)


SPC Brandon (Robo) Robertson (Front) and SPC Eric Strick, Dog Company, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment relax in Baghdad, Iraq. (CDS Photos, Inc.)


SPC Robert Torres, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment shows his muscle in Baghdad, Iraq.
(CDS Photos, Inc.)

SPC Chris Stevenson (Front) and SPC Robert Farnsworth, Dog Company, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment on patrol in Baghdad, Iraq. (CDS Photos, Inc.)


2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment on patrol in Baghdad, Iraq. (CDS Photos, Inc.)

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Chris, we love you son and we too can't wait to see you in May - be safe!

v/r,
- Collabman