Thanks for the video of where you are staying now. My brother is a sergeant in the Marines and described some of the conditions of his stay in Iraq. Your video makes the details a lot clearer. My brother also mentioned the sand as a constant. Like you, he put his ingenuity to work to make life as comfortable as possible for his men and him. Like him, you will be home soon and the things the rest of us take for granted will no doubt be wonderful to you, as they are to him.

Okay, I enjoyed that... Seriously, my husband might have me committed for constantly checking on you guys! The way I see it, admitting I'm obsessed is the first step but I won't stop until you guys are home. I wish the Strykers had a website other than the Stryker News. That's good but I really appreciate what you guys are doing here....your quarters actually looked bigger on video than the actual measurments but when you think most of you guys are at least 6 feet tall x6x8...eeek! I do hope this finds you all well and looking forward!
Be Safe....

I love that writing desk made from a door! Very creative.

I'm glad you didn't film any BUGS. I hope they stay out of your tents, too.

Thanks for the tour of the tents!

Jeeze, and to think we are uncomfortable & complain when sand gets into our eyes, food and condo while vacationing in SC. You all are tough. I'll remember this "tour" w/ you next vacation and hope to keep perscpective.
Stay Safe!

Best of luck to all of you. Thank you for sharing your story and for all you do every day you are over there. This is a very different perspective than the "street to street/house to house" you hear about on the news. The thing that strikes me most is that you are very much alone while on a mission - with ground support literally hours away. It's the blown tire on a lonely highway scenario, only with the danger level magnified thousands of times. That is jaw dropping really.

I hope all is well and remains well until you can come home. Good luck to you all.

Dear Young Friends; Do not think for one moment that your fellow Americans harbor one scintilla of disrespect, or lack of support for your efforts. There are very definite and wide divides between public sentiments towards this war itself--those who stand aside operating the purse and puppet strings--and those who are required by law and conscience to execute the moves.
Bless you each and every one, and may you find moments of peace, accomplishment, and contentment every single day until you are home.

THANK YOU......I am so greatful that there are men like yourselves that have such commitment, it allows the rest of us to sleep well every night. I just wanted you all to know that I don't take a single nights sleep without a prayer for your continued saftey and a speedy return to your families.

SFC Toby Nunn,

Yay! you came on! Thanks for the video... I'm looking at my closet and it's about that size... I think I'd freak out if I had to live in my closet, heheh... especially if if were full of sand...

Have to comment on the bathroom quarters... Reminds me of that scene in the movie "Angela's Ashes", when they find out that the "facilities" located just outside their front door (*pHew*) are used by the ENTIRE block... ummmm, yah...I'm not jealous!

Hugs and peace to who do the voodoo,

B. White
FL.

Hey guys. Greets from Ireland where we just saw your film. Please know that the majority from all nations in Europe deeply appreciate the personal sacrifices people like you make. We live in the free world and we all realise that in that great vehicle we call democracy, (despite the fact that mistakes are made and that no democracy is perfect) the army is where the rubber meets the road and that it is the willingness of men like yourselves to go out there and endure both the boredom and the horror that ultimatley guarantees the freedom we all enjoy here in the west.

From me, a heartfelt thank you and I wish you all a safe return.

Thanks for taking the time to show us all how you live! We were Navy for 13 years (medical discharge) and I always thought people should see just how much room these men have while out to sea. Guess what, PBS will be doing a special called CARRIER on April 27th and they are going to be doing just that. FINALLY!

Maybe with the info you share and that which the special media is sharing, the American public can have a real picture of just how men and women sacrifice for feedom.

Will pray for Bad Voodoo Platoon protection over these last weeks of your deployment. Special prayers for all your familites as the last days always seemed to be the most difficult.

That was really, really interesting! Thanks for the tour. Just a little dusty out your way, huh?
I love Fergal from Ireland's post. I'm saying what Fergal said. You men are my heroes.

Thank you for the tour and all your efforts. Along with your families and friends, I wish you, and all your fellow soldiers in harm's way, a peaceful return to a safe, happy, healthy, love-filled home. And may it always be so.

Wow! Watching your video really put life in perspective for me and my family. Watching that video on the tents with all of that sand and hot wind blowing around was something I could have never imagined. I missed the orginal airing of the show, but I hope to watch it here on the internet or buy it. I am so glad to hear that they are letting the troops tell the story. I pray that videos like these will help to educate the public and it would be great to see more support for our troops. Especially groups like Soldier's Angels that help connect families with soldier support. Thanks to all who made the video. I look forward to watching and learning more.

-A Proud Soldier's Angel in St. Petersburg, Florida

"May no soldier go unloved.
May no soldier walk alone.
May no soldier be forgotten,
Until they all come home." SA
www.soldiersangels.com

Why are 2 of the flag polls without flags?

Check on you guys frequently--always glad to see new posts. Thanks for the tour! Home sweet home, huh? :) Boy that place is certainly BROWN--I think that alone would make me crazy. No plants, trees or flowers... and that heat. Once again, you guys have my utmost admiration. I don't know how you all stand it! Hopefully, you will all be safely home soon.

Happy trails.

You guys are amazing doing what you do each day. Thank you for sharing your story and letting us see some of the truths our leaders try to hide from us. And thank you Deborah for helping tell this story. May the four winds blow you safely home.

Thank you so much for sharing that video with us! I have been wanting to see how my b/f currently lives and you guys have provided me with a small glimpse of his everyday life while deployed. Thank you.

Denise Romero.

Just finished watching the show and individual videos online. Being ex Army and being in Iraq from Gulf War 1 (MP Company) I know the hardships you guys are going through living out in the desert, I am surprised about the AC units that is cool.
You guys take care and come back soon.

P.S. Do they still make you burn the drums from the latrines? You haven't lived till you burned S*IT for a day...

Keep up the good work guys. We support you here.

Bad Voodoo,

Thanks to all the effort put into this film and telling your story. Tonight at bedtime, I'll be telling my two boys, 6 and 5 about some heroes in Iraq called Bad Voodoo and how some very special men keep us safe at home.

We'll be praying for you and your families. Thanks for your service.

p.s. Please write a book!

Just watched the video of Camp VA. Hang tough guy, I'm putting together a care package for ya. Will be sending real soon!!
Peace!

Greets from Norway here. Just thought I'd say I really appreciate your sacrifices, your courage and the fact that you made this documentary. I wish you a safe and rewarding tour of duty.

Stay safe and stay strong!

I watched with SUCH pride....it shows that "our best" are working so hard to preserve our safety and freedoms. We pray for you --and your families-- every day and want you to know how much we appreciate your sacrifice. "Thank you" is so insufficient! Hang in there, guys!

Tom's post of April 15th certainly brings new meaning to the title "Latrine Queen" !

I remember a popular military saying while living in Minot, N.D. "Military never could get away w/ going A.W.O.L because you could see them running for three days!" I get the feeling it must be kinda like that in Iraq -- flat and desolate.

God's speed, my boys. Come home soon & in one piece. I support the Greet the Troops program and have chance to shake hands w/ many a good soldier as they disembark at Dallas / Ft. Worth airport. Who knows -- maybe I'll have chance to shake your hands one day.

You are amazing examples to me and to my sons of bravery and integrity and honor. God bless you.

Hey...I just finished watching the video on line. What can I say? Here I sit in my comfy home while you are living in the desert. The world is a better place with people like you guys in it. Let me know if there is anything that I can do for you, your friends or your family. Your lives are very important to me. May all of you come home safely!

Hmmmmmm, I wonder what is written on the walls of those port-a-potties........

Watcha gonna do PL? Watcha gonna do?!!!!! Come Home soon!!To Ranger(ol'man)Naverra, my bro Spc. Shaw, AND every one of VOODOO PLATOON, thank you and Frontline for everything you`ve done including THE(BS}..Great Job with the video and`the highlites.I`m hella PROUD of You ALL!! E-mail or call... See you soon Jason and Ranger N.and ALL. Later,RGR Mayes

Thanks Toby for the video. Thats my bro, making things outta nothing. You can see me in one of his pics. lol. I would like to thank all of Bad Voodoo Platoon for what they do and say Hi to my bro Sgt. Molina! Come home safe!

Carlos A.

Salinas, Ca.

i'm not down with this war/occupation, and i have a constant struggle with the concept of a voluntary armed forces (soldier's choice vs. get them home!), but i have nothing but respect for you guys over there.

get home safe.

Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace;
where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master, grant that I may not
so much seek to be consoled as to console;
to be understood, as to understand;
to be loved, as to love;
for it is in giving that we receive,
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
and it is in dying that we are born
to Eternal Life.
Love and prayer to each of you.
Sincerely, bro.Mark Dextraze

We love and respect all of you and you are in our thoughts and prayers daily. Seeing you in this documentary gave us all a better understanding of who you are and what you're doing. It also showed us your human side, which I think sometimes we forget. There are so many Americans that honestly feel the same way I do. Please don't doubt this. You guys are the BEST and I don't know what we would do without you. You are keeping our world safe and making it a better place for our children. Please stay safe.

I am a retired 84 year old Air Force CMSgt who fought in WW2, Korea and Vietnam, a former POW and a recipient of a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star and am 100% disabled. I watched your PBS Frontline presentation and all my experiences pale in comparison to your daily ordeals. However, when I read the long list of your blogs it re-enforced my own belief that most of the free world is aware of and fully supports our military. Your explanation of the words "if" and "when" clearly demonstrate the constant threat and stress you face each day you are "outside the wire". And, Toby, by the time you may read this I hope you will have won your battle with the Army and have been fully re-enstated. If I had the power I would christen you all with a golden halo that would be the key to the pearly gates of heaven after you all have retired. God Bless you all!