Letters From Iraq 8: Tractors and Laundry
Armchair General is fortunate to have some letters sent back from those serving in Iraq. This is from Russ Vaughn, a longtime soldier who has written 8 letters which we have published here.
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Articles by Russ Vaughn
Letters from Iraq 7: Anger, Stay Back!
Russ Vaughn shares his last thoughts from Iraq, as he prepared to ship home at the end of his tour, and reveals some of the quirkiness amongst the troops.
Read MoreLetters from Iraq 6: Light infantry, HOOAH!
In his sixth letter home, Russ takes a look at some of the weird and wonderful things happening in Iraq.
Read MoreLetters From Iraq 5: Sand, Pools, and RPGs
In his fifth letter home, Russ shares his experiences with sandstorms, swimming pools, and RPGs.
Read MoreLetters From Iraq 4: Fobbits!
Those that live on COB’s or FOB’s are known as FOBBITS. Like Hobbits, true Fobbits live in buildings protected by dirt. J.R.R. Tolkien is probably in heaven smiling.
Read MoreLetters From Iraq 3: Life, Death, and Helicopters
In his third letter home, Russ explains daily life, helicopters, and what happens in a medical emergency in a war zone.
Read MoreLetters From Iraq 2: Devils, Dogs, and Dub Dub Lizards
In his second report from Iraq, Russ shares some of his experiences with the “wildlife” of Iraq and living conditions of the soldiers there.
Read MoreLetters From Iraq 1: Getting Started
Armchair General introduces Russ Vaughn, recently deployed to Iraq working in a military police capacity. Russ wanted to share his experience with his friends and family by writing often, and he also gave us the green light to publish his letters for our readers – to give a better idea of what the men and women of the US armed forces are doing over there. From time to time, we’ll have more of his letters. Thanks in advance for reading their story.
Read MoreThe Sheepdogs
A poem from Russ Vaughn, 2d Bn, 327th Parachute Infantry Regiment 101st Airborne Division, Vietnam 65-66.
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