Here it is early Easter Sunday morning in Iraq. All is well on this side of the world. Al Asad has been quiet, except for being at the end of a runway. Unlike last time, we have not had any indirect fire attacks on the base. In fact, I don't think that we have had an indirect fire attack here in over a year. It has gotten much more secure, at least on this end of the war. Work continued to move along, not much different to report there.

Many people have asked what we need here in the way of care packages. Some of the favorite items of the me and the team are: goldfish crackers, Twizzlers, basket style coffee filters (apparently they aren't in Iraq's supply system), coffee mate creamer (French Vanilla and Original), Crystal Lite on the Go drink mixers (all flavors), candy pretty much any kind makes us happy, pringles, and most microwaveable single serve meal type of things.

For personal stuff I am not in need of anything. I live in a comfortable space and really do not plan on collecting too much stuff while I am here. The more I have the more I have to send home. Thank you for the things that people have sent so far, everything sent is greatly appreciated.

All is well for me. Work can be frustrating and rewarding depending on the day. I look forward to more of the rewarding days as time goes on. That is all for now, type to ya later. I will also include more photos at a later date. Sorry for not sending anything deep or philosophical, don't have anything to pass at this time.