It's amazing to me I'm walking where Saddam walked. Last night I went to Saddam's Hunting Palace for Operation Proper Exit. Wounded troops returned to Iraq to visit the locations they were wounded at and get closure for what they experienced. This is an activity organized by the Troops First Foundation. These men are truly amazing. It's one thing to go into battle, but facing the adversity with the can do attitude these gentlemen have is heroic. These young men contributed of their flesh, blood and bone to provide people they'd never met a better life and their friends and comrades gave their last breath. It's amazing to think that back between 2003 and 2007 chaos reigned in Iraq and to see where Iraq is now. Things have really changed here. The environment in Iraq has improved drastically. People are still wary, but the streets are bustling. People stroll to the ice cream shop with their children at night. The 99% of Iraqis desiring peace and stability for their families are optimistic. Here's a link to the story about Operation Proper Exit: http://www.army.mil/-news/2010/06/15/40870-wounded-warriors-return-to-iraq-find-closure/
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