Susan Stamper Brown

Copyright 2011 Susan Stamper Brown

Surrounded by the protection of barbed wire fences and cement barricades, the United States Forces – Iraq flag was furled for the last time during an unpretentious ceremony in Baghdad, Iraq on December 15, 2011. It has been a long nine years. At the war’s onset in 2003, troops were promised the only way to return home was through Baghdad.  Nine years, two administrations, and multiple tours later, with mission finally accomplished, troops are headed home to celebrate Christmas. Read the rest of this entry »