Op-Ed: An American celebrating Independence Day in Al Anbar, Iraq
by NEWSREP · July 4, 2019
Article written by guest author, Heath Hansen.
Even though it was only 0500, the heat was already approaching the high 90s and I could feel my uniform sticking to my skin from under my body armor. The Humvee engines were idling and the smell of JP-8 fuel stung my nostrils.
“Hansen, 2nd platoon’s electronic warfare vehicle is down. We’ll need you in the lead element for the mission. You’re truck commander.â€
“Roger, sir,†I replied to my platoon leader, “My truck’s ready, I’ll let the crew know.â€
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