He has been there since Feb. 3 and is supposed to go back there next Feb. for 90 days. Somehow, I am getting the feeling that there is going to be no break in his time until Feb. but I sure hope I'm wrong. They have deployed half of their unit to Al Qaim (SP?) and didn't replace those who left - now there is a good military strategy! Running on adrenalin only - and fatigue? A good way to make a big mistake that could cost you your life. I need to have a little chat with George about the guys he has in charge of this war - but then I'll probably be emailing you from behind plate glass. Thanks for all the prayers, I know he will stay safe. " Failure is not an option" ..... PS - I still think we should have made it the next state and put Jesse Ventura in to run the hell hole.