I haven't posted anything about the war. I don't know anything. I watch TV and read the news. What I know is very similar to what I used to know during a large exercise such as the annual REFORGER exercises in Germany. From where I was, the battle was as remote as the Battle of Gettysburg. I knew that certain units needed fuel, food and ammunition. I knew what was going on in my immediate vicinity. Occasionally I would hear a report of something exciting happening that would have everyone talking. Usually after the exercise, we would learn that it never happened.

I believe the same thing is occurring in Operation Iraqi Freedom. The news media have their imbedded reporters who see a small portion of the battlefield. What we see on TV is one or two pieces from a thousand piece jigsaw puzzle. We cannot possibly know what the whole picture is from the few pieces we see.

I suppose I could write about the logistics units and the problems they face, but I don't think it would be of much use to anyone. I do not feel much like writing about technology at this time so postings will be even lighter than usual until times change.