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Iraq
Michael Yon : Color of War
2008-03-31
Mostly pics, but interesting nonetheless.
Posted by:anonymous5089

#4   War is for young(er) men these days.

Always has been. My uncle who served in WWII said the same thing after his first tour to Nam.
Posted by: Nimble Spemble   2008-03-31 17:12  

#3  #2 I read Yon it takes me back. Only thing missing is the stink.

Nuoc mom, rice paddies in the harsh sun, open-air latrines, dung fires, and red dirt and sweat. Plus jungles in and of themselves have a unique smell that can't be forgotten. Frankly, I'll be happy to sit this one out. War is for young(er) men these days.
Posted by: Old Patriot   2008-03-31 17:06  

#2  I read Yon it takes me back. Only thing missing is the stink.
Posted by: OldSpook   2008-03-31 13:17  

#1  Amazing how this man can evoke so much atmosphere with just a few words and pictures. I almost feel like I've just flown a patrol out in western Iraq in a Blackhawk.
Posted by: Mike   2008-03-31 08:52  

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