Right now I am sitting in tent in Iraq. I am normally a member of the MDANG. I am serving a rotation in Iraq. All of the messages that I have read on site are pretty amazing and I want you all to know that the fire fighters I am so privileged to lead and I are truly touched by your messages. Thank you. All of the American and Coalition troops are the most terrific people it has been my honor to meet. But, I have to tell you all about the Fire Dawgs I serve with. From the Air National Guard and Active Duty Air Force, they are truly the most amazing bunch of young people I have ever been around. People have asked me why I don't retire with all of the time I have in the military. Well, I could retire and go to Florida and play shuffleboard or I can stay in and hang out with the finest young people America has to offer the world. It is kind of a no-brainer. I am so privileged and humble to be allowed serve with them. They are the greatest. To the Fire Dawgs and my American and Canadian supporters, thank you so much for ALL YOU DO! ~~Chuck ------, SMSgt