Beer for Our Soldiers

US soldiers based in Iraq have to do without beer. When I first learned this I was a little surprised...OK, a lot surprised. My first beer (and the one after that) was bought on a US Army base in Hanau, Germany and I've always associated the Army and beer. Of course when they're on duty they don't drink but I don't know of too many soldiers who don't enjoy a cold one at quitting time.

But circumstances are different over there. Soldiers aren't allowed to drink any sort of alcohol while in Iraq. So the news that some of them will soon be allowed a couple of brews must be welcome indeed. Members of the Multi-National Division–Baghdad will be able to have two beers during the upcoming Super Bowl. Not all will be taking part, pointing out that combat troops can be called to action at anytime.

Of course I have to wonder what kind of beer it will be but that hardly matters. Any beer after months no beer or, worse, near-beer would be a beautiful thing indeed.