26 May - Saturday

The turnover process is going well - after our morning meetings we spent the day dealing with small problems that typically popped-up last night or after first light. The base commander, the Iraqi Colonel I have mentioned many times, returned today from an extended trip out of the area. The base has been run by a the senior Major who has done a great job in the Colonels' absence. I have noticed that the light at the end of the tunnel is in fact not a train heading my way but the open door to my plane ride home. Have a good day.