Sand...Sand...and More Sand

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Abraham Bitolas of the 1st Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment uses night vision to look for any suspicious activity as he provides security at an Iraqi army checkpoint in the village of Ur, Iraq, March 11, 2008.

1st Sgt. Adrian Cadiz, Joint Combat Camera Center

There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work,
learning from failure.
Colin Powell

Evening...

How's your week been? I am settling back in to a rhythm. Ms. Marti was right - not all that different from jumping back on a bike. It came back faster than I thought...

Chris called from Forward Operating Base Anaconda on Wednesday as he awaited a flight on to his final destination. He was grounded due to a nasty sand storm so he took the opportunity to check in. Chris said he was well and anxious to get back with his team of warriors with the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment. I expect he is back with his team as I write...

There were a number of pictures of warriors from 1st Squadron, 2nd SCR posted to DVIDS that were new to me, even though the actual photo date was back in March. They are scattered throughout this blog.

The info hounds have been busy hunting but there is not that much to report on related to the 2nd SCR. There are a couple of interesting reads on activities in Iraq. If you haven't seen them...

More weapons caches turning up in Iraq

Iraqi oil pipeline sabotage drops sharply

As Chris likes to say, keep the faith. For me, I press on and take each day as it comes. I expect there will be more roller coaster rides before this deployment is over. So don't let your guard down...or stop praying. Our warriors are still in a hostile environment that can turn in a moment...

Chris, I love you son! Be safe!

v/r,
- Collabman