My husband, SPC Joe Meyers, sent me this picture of himself after getting caught out in a sandstorn. He said the sand in the air is as fine as baby powder blowing around. It must be just awful! Upon seeing this picture, my stepdad, Arnold Haynes, said that Joe looks like a sand flea! He was a tired sand flea that day. Because of the sandstorm, they were out for 28 straight hours.

Joe is currently serving in Iraq with the 1/623rd. We are so proud of him and all of our soldiers. Please continue to keep them all in your prayers.

Dina Meyers