Nov. 26, 2008. 6:23 a.m. Ian cradles his Squad Automatic Weapon, or SAW, through a briefing regarding the troops’ morning escort mission. As part of a weekly rotation, Ian’s squad is serving as a Quick Reaction Force and must provide security for shift changes at the Provincial Joint Command Center in downtown Diwaniyah.
Nov. 26, 2008. 3:53 p.m. A cross from a rosary is among the items Ian keeps with him at all times. There’s also a metal slug with an imprint of an angel, and a heart-shaped charm with his and Kirsten’s initials engraved on it.