I want to take a moment and thank you for your support. We are a small group of active duty sailors operating out of Umm Qasr, Iraq. It's comforting to know that we are not completely forgotten over here. I realize the American public probably thinks that we are "not" in Iraq, but I assure you that we are indeed still here.
Thank you again and I hope this letter finds all of the Airborne Cadets in great health and a satisfying life. Thank you sincerely, Kevin
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The original handwritten message is a bit hard to read, so a digitized translation is shown above. The original (received February, 2013) can be seen below (click on image to enlarge). The U.S. military doesn't have a large number of troops in Iraq, but the troops that are deployed play a vital role in training Iraqi troops, performing logistical support related to supplies and equipment, protecting U.S. Government personnel, and other strategic missions.
