A Soldier's Journey: Stephen M. McGowan

Stolen Addresses
11/5/04

Hey Everyone,
We just completed a cordon and search on a very large section of the town. We found some weapons and  money as usual. We also found a person we believe to be one of the snipers. But  the most troubling thing was a box of addresses we found. Apparently, someone paid a base worker to dump our trash in a certain spot. And then someone else  came by and took the return address labels off mail that had been sent to the  troops. A list was made of who was on it, and I wasn't, but exercise caution in opening any packages that look suspicious.

On a lighter note, we received no  contact on the raid. Actually people were very accomodating. I even got a chance  to play with some of the kids. Some of the younger females were also entertained by us. It just proves boys will be boys and girls will blush and flirt with them.
Stephen

What I Want for Christmas
12/5/04

Hey Everyone,
A lot of  people have been asking me what I want for Christmas. Well I have to say nothing. Unless, I go Tiny Tim and say peace on Earth. But seriously, don't send  me anything. I have been getting so many packages from you all that I had to buy  an extra footlocker to hold all the snacks and stuff. And now the footlocker is  full too. I feel like a fat kid at weight loss camp. I'm hiding Twinkies in my sock drawer now. I appreciate it all, but I would rather do something different for Christmas. Instead of sending me something, send a toy for  one of the kids here. Or make a donation to a charity. I am blessed enough to have everything I need, so let's take care of those who don't. Ok  that's it. Take care and of course all my love.
Stephen

Escorting Santa
12/25/04