It's his third tour of duty.  He's near Kirkuk [Iraq]. At least that's where he was last I heard [March 2010].  He is really trying to take his leave this June.

The past few years he missed his sister's wedding, our aunt's funeral, our step grandfather's funeral and my grandmother's funeral.   He's feeling the need for family.  He never wanted to live in Pittsburgh now he can't wait to get home.  Roots and Wings I guess.