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Perspective

Dec. 25, 2009

Force Protection

Attorney Edward Chang writes about his experience serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

By Edward Chang

"Cigalette?" Muhanned offered, withdrawing a pack from under his wind beaten shirt.

"No, no thank you..."

Feeling silly for thinking him a terrorist, I reciprocated Muhanned's friendship in the best way I knew how - excessive conversation. As we whizzed back up the road in my hummer, I began blabbing like an eager kid. For his part, Muhanned only had to nod and smile to keep me going, which he did in generous helpings.

I spoke to M...

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