harriers, mirages, f-16s AND WARTHOGS RUN COMBAT MISSIONS AROUND US. the reality that we're operating in a war zone is ever present. I check the dash 7's flare counter measure system and ponder the merit of inventing kevlar underwear.

BELOW US IN THE DUSTY AND RUGGED VALLEYS, THE MAJORITY OF PEOPLE STRUGGLE TO SURVIVE. THE LANDSCAPE IS BLEAK AS ARE THE PROSPECTS FOR PEACE AND an end to this war.