U.S. Army

Allan on November 25th, 2025

Twenty years ago, Uncle Sam sent me on an all expenses paid trip to Iraq, where I served a tour of duty as part of the Texas Army National Guard.  Reflecting on my experience and observations in Iraq I see that there are lessons we can learn about the multiculturalism and immigration we deal with […]

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Allan on November 15th, 2025

Twenty years ago, in 2005, I served a tour of duty in Iraq. It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years. But I still remember it vividly. I was there as part of the Texas Army National Guard. I was residing in Mexico, but I would go monthly to Texas for Guard drill. In the […]

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