Eric Edelman (center), U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, is briefed by Lt. Col. John Kolasheski, from Loudon, Tenn., commander of 3rd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, on conditions in Iraq upon arriving at Patrol Base Assassin, Iraq, on May 1. "From the things I have heard today, this trip has been the most encouraging," said Edelman, who has been to Iraq five times in the last two-and-a-half years. (U.S. Army photo/ Spc Justin Snyder)
Eric Edelman, U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, speaks with Sheik Case, a tribal adviser council member, about conditions in the Baghdad province on May 1 at PB Assassin, Iraq. "We believe having the Soldiers in Iraq is the right step for our country," Case said. "We want to continue working with the Americans for a long time." (U.S. Army photo/ Spc Justin Snyder)
U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Eric Edelman, speaks with 3-1st Cav. Regt., and 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment Soldiers about the success of SoI and coalition forces in the Jisr Diyala area as he prepares to depart PB Assassin on May 1. "I have no doubt that with time and patience, Iraq will become a prosperous and successful country," Edelman said. "With that, they can become a leader in this part of the world." (U.S. Army photo/ Spc Justin Snyder)
As a Mom, I can honestly say that sending your child off for a deployment is one of the hardest things I have ever experienced. Although my biological son is not currently deploying with the 3rd ID, my "adopted" son and best friend of my son, is deploying again as well as the children of many of you that I have become friends with during the last deployment. I know the feeling, all too well.
The 3rd ID still holds a very special place in my heart and it is my hopes that I can help make this current deployment a little easier for others by continuing Footprints in the Sand. Hopefully the next twelve months will go by quickly and everyone will return home safely. God Bless our Soldiers and their families!
My Deployment Experience With My Son
Welcome to my journey. I had no idea what it was like to have a son off at war but am finding out that everyday is a challenge. I have created this blog to help keep my family and friends up to date with Chris while in Iraq. Thanks for keeping Chris in your thoughts and prayers! He is proudly serving his country..something he has always had a desire to do. We are very proud of him and miss him very much!
Eric Edelman (center), U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, is briefed by Lt. Col. John Kolasheski, from Loudon, Tenn., commander of 3rd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, on conditions in Iraq upon arriving at Patrol Base Assassin, Iraq, on May 1. "From the things I have heard today, this trip has been the most encouraging," said Edelman, who has been to Iraq five times in the last two-and-a-half years. (U.S. Army photo/ Spc Justin Snyder)
Eric Edelman, U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, speaks with Sheik Case, a tribal adviser council member, about conditions in the Baghdad province on May 1 at PB Assassin, Iraq. "We believe having the Soldiers in Iraq is the right step for our country," Case said. "We want to continue working with the Americans for a long time." (U.S. Army photo/ Spc Justin Snyder) 
U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Eric Edelman, speaks with 3-1st Cav. Regt., and 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment Soldiers about the success of SoI and coalition forces in the Jisr Diyala area as he prepares to depart PB Assassin on May 1. "I have no doubt that with time and patience, Iraq will become a prosperous and successful country," Edelman said. "With that, they can become a leader in this part of the world." (U.S. Army photo/ Spc Justin Snyder)
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