Buddy, if you think it's civil around here, you'll be just fine in Iraq.
I know you can't "hurry back", but dammit, *come back*. Come back healthy, safe, and whole. By the way, if you can update
www.armedandapathetic.com from over there, you can stop in the cellar and give us all our own personal update as well. I promise you we're on pins and needles and a direct word once in a while will be enormously appreciated.
Plus, you could let us know how we could help you. It's a two way street. I want to help, all you have to do is ask.
Do the right thing, and then come home.