FLTC: from Iraq

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I'll never forget the first tour. Worked with the best people I've ever met and there was never a shortage of love for the job. I feel our restraint though it cost USMC and USN lives help set up the conditions now. Honestly we did not enjoy the level of restraint we exercised.

Sorry about the home support. The kids do love you but it's tough for them. I know what you are thinking about them (busy and everything) but rest assured you are in their thoughts. My kid watched CNN to see me for her it was tramatic.

As far as any other support honestly you are your own support system. Sounds harsh but it's simply what I noticed during my tour.