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    ...about the day-to-day adventures of MAJ Erik Rupard, working as a physician in a Troop Medical Clinic in Iraq, during 2008. It is presented as a diary, in chronological order, but feel free to start anywhere.

    I'd like to express my gratitude and appreciation to the fine soldiers of the 581st ASMC who kept me alive, happy, and well-fed throughout my time in Al Asad.

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Archive for April 19th, 2008

Quick and/or Dirty

Posted by Erik Rupard on 19th April 2008

Sorry folks, long couple of days on the old dirt farm, days that have seen us without electricity intermittently and often, and (on a related note) with an even more constant swell of sand swirling about than usual.

Been a couple of eventful days, too, but it is 0048 hrs military time here, so you’ll have to wait until tomorrow for a longer message. Got a few new pix for you, so I’ll try to get those up tomorrow as well.

In the meantime: some food for thought: when I get back in the states, I think Lorri and I (along with some local focals from Georgia) will be heading to the Austin City Limits Festival. Why? One-word answer: Neko. (But also: Conor Oberst [Cassadega = best album of 2007], Iron & Wine, Jose Gonzalez, Okkervil River, and Silversun Pickups.)

Wanna come? ‘Cause you are invited…

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