war, what is it good for?

I really thought that this whole infantry gig might spur some creative exploration in the realm of the writen word...if only I could colour this experience in such a way that would reshape some common misconceptions about the life of a soldier and the war in Iraq. Alas, I've come to the conclusion that you are probably right about alot of things. Why am I here? Without chasing the rabbit down a trail of infinite regress, I can only say that I am here for my story. I am here so that one day, when I get out of the Army, I can stand on this experience and see what else is out there without it being in the way. A little college here, some travel there, add a dash of substance abuse, a few broken hearts, hell, throw in some combat and you might be on to something.