Warm, winter memories in Iraq: Soldiers reminisce about activities shared in that cool, crisp Americ

By Sgt. Samantha Beuterbaugh, MND-B PAODecember 21, 2009

BAGHDAD - The best thing about winter is the snow, said a Kansas City, Mo., native, Spc. Andrea Anderson. The intelligence analyst with B Company, 1st Cavalry Division, thinks her excitement, when it starts to snow, goes back to her childhood:...
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BAGHDAD - Capt. David Polite dodges the snow during the winter months in his hometown, Columbia, S.C. Polite, the liaison officer for 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, enjoys spending the cold nights sitting by the fire with his two daughters...
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BAGHDAD - Sgt. Christina Goins, a Columbus, Ohio, native, doesn't let being a deployed Soldier get in the way of her favorite pastime: bargain shopping. Although Goins is an avid shopper year-round, the human resource sergeant for the 16th...
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BAGHDAD - The winter months bring joy to many people in many different ways.

Whether a Soldier enjoys time with family, snow, shopping, sitting by the fire, or just being able to indulge guiltlessly in holiday cookies, candies, and meals, the winter months have something for everyone.

So what's your vice'

1st Cavalry Division, Multi-National Division - Baghdad Soldiers share some of their favorite pastimes. Some of them may not be able to experience them this year, but the memories of previous experiences light up their faces on camera.

Do yourself a favor this winter and smile at the thoughts of your favorite winter pastime.

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